The Kingdom of Bhutan- A country in Asia to the Himalayas, located between India and China. The capital city, Thimphu.Known as Druk Yul or Druk Tsenden, "the country of Thunder Dragon."
Bhutan is also a historical name of the adjacent territory in the Indian state of West Bengal with the center of Kalimpong. The territory was taken away by the British for Bhutan in the XIX century as a result of conflict.
In one version of the name "Bhutan" is derived from Bhu-Utta (Bhu-Uttan), which in Sanskrit means "high mountains" or "mountainous land". According to another version, the name comes from the Bhote Ant (Bhots-ant), which means "edge (end) of Tibet" or "South Tibet".
From the West Kingdom of Bhutan is bordered by the Indian state of Sikkim (up to 1975 by the former independent kingdom), to the east, with the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the south with the state of Assam, which is long-standing civil war in the south-west, with West Bengal.

Tourism is the third largest economy in Bhutan:
Story began in 1974 when the government of Bhutan, in order to increase incomes, as well as to show the unique culture and traditions to the outside world, has opened it to foreigners. Prior to that, get into the country was possible only at the personal invitation of the king or queen.
In 1974, Bhutan has visited 287 tourists. Since then, the number of tourists visiting the country each year has increased dramatically from 2850 to 1992 to 7158 in 1999. By the end of the 1980s, tourism was giving the country more than $ 2 million in annual revenue.
Despite the openness to foreigners, the government is aware that tourists can have an impact on the unique and almost untouched landscapes of Bhutan and its culture. Therefore, it is initially limited tourist activity, preferring high quality tourism. Since 1991, Bhutan Tourism Corporation operates, a quasi-autonomous and self-funded organization implementing government policy in the field of tourism. Bhutanese government, however, privatized corporation in October 1991, promoting private investment and activity. As a result, the country currently has more than 75 licensed travel agencies.
Every tourist has to pay a fairly high fee for each day of stay in the country. The number of tourists entering the country, is not limited and determined by the number of places in hotels.
The most important centers of tourism are the Capital of Bhutan, Thimphu, Paro town in the west, not far from India. The main tourist attraction is the Monastery of the country Taksang-Lhakhang.
The main carrier, which allowed flights to Bhutan is Druk Air. In addition to his license to carry out flights in Paro has a Nepalese airline Buddha Air.

Coronation of the King:
In the fifth King of Bhutan crowned a 30-year-old Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck. This was November 6, 2008 reported the department of Information and Press Bhutanese government.
The transition of Bhutan from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional initiated Jigme Singye Wangchuck three years ago and was completed in 2008 by popular election of MPs who have received a broad mandate to form a government. The young king was waiting for the coronation of two years.
The ceremony took place in the Throne Room of the Palace, which is transformed from a royal residence in Government House.
Fourth King of Bhutan under the bell gave his son the crown. Then the king was given a traditional scarf, which has a symbolic znachenie. Jigme Khesar King of Bhutan, Namgyal Wangchuck married with Jetsun Pema  on 13 October 2011,

Bhutan Government type:
Bhutan - a limited monarchy. The head of state - King. The High Lama of Bhutan is the second person in the state after the king. The executive power is vested in the Royal Advisory Council and the Council of Ministers. The legislature - unicameral National Assembly.

Weather in Bhutan:
The climate of Bhutan varies with altitude and is influenced by monsoons. In the western part of the country due to the monsoon winds, falling 60-80% of the total rainfall of the country. The climate is humid and subtropical in the southern plains and foothills, in the Himalayan valleys of southern and central regions the climate is temperate in the north - cold with year-round snow on the Himalayan peaks. The temperature depends on altitude. Since the temperature in Thimphu, located at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level in the western part of the country in June-September temperature 15-26 ° C, but in January lowered to -4 ° C, and sometimes up to -16 ° C. The central part of the country - the cool temperate zone. In the south, due to the hot, humid climate year-round temperature is +15-30 ° C, while summer temperatures in the valleys sometimes reaches +40 ° C.
Annual rainfall depends on the area. Spring in Bhutan is from March to mid April. Summer days begin in mid-April, when the rare case of rain. Monsoon season from the southwest - July to September. Fall lasts from late September to late October and November. From November to March last frosty and snowy winter (at an altitude of 3000 m.)

Language of Bhutan:
The official language is Dzongkha (translated as "the language of the fortresses"), or Bhote, is considered one of the dialects of Tibetan. In many peripheral and eastern parts of the other common dialect - Bumthang. Dzongkha and Bumthang have established written rules. In government and religious circles for writing has long been widely used by the Tibetan language. In recent decades have increased the role of English, which is taught in many schools.

Religion of Bhutan:
Most Bhutanese practiced Buddhism Lamaism.

Currency of Bhutan:
International name: BTN
In circulation are banknotes of 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 Ngultrum, as well as coins of 1, 100 Ngultrum, 50, 25, 10 and 5 Chetra. The capital received most foreign currencies. Most of the travelers checks are accepted with no problems, but some organizations will only accept checks of the largest companies. Cheques should almost always be exchanged at banks and hotels, and can rarely be used for payments. Virtually impossible to exchange foreign currency and checks in remote areas.

Customs Regulations:
Import and export of local currency is prohibited, foreign currency necessarily declared. Duty-free import up to 2 liters of liquor or wine and 400 cigarettes or 150 grams of pipe tobacco, personal items, tools or equipment for the professional activities, photos, video and other electronic equipment for personal use.
All visitors to the country are required to complete a customs declaration, which must necessarily be declared the whole picture, video and electronic equipment. If these items are left on the territory of Bhutan (sale or gift), then they should pay the customs duty.
Strictly prohibited the importation of drugs, weapons, ammunition, explosives and military equipment, antiques and all kinds of plants and animals and products of their skins, bones and armor. Visitors can take in their country souvenirs and handicraft products (with special certificates can take and antiques). Show less

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