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What were some of the challenges faced by Bhutan before the fourth king ascended the throne?
What were some of the challenges faced by Bhutan before the fourth king ascended the throne?
What did the fourth king of Bhutan do to develop the country while protecting its heritage?
What did the fourth king of Bhutan do to develop the country while protecting its heritage?
What did Bhutan lack until the 1960s?
What did Bhutan lack until the 1960s?
What did Bhutan lack until the 1960s?
What did Bhutan lack until the 1960s?
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When did Bhutan start opening up and developing its infrastructure?
When did Bhutan start opening up and developing its infrastructure?
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What did Bhutan's fourth king decide to base the country's economy on?
What did Bhutan's fourth king decide to base the country's economy on?
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Even these days, its ancient temples and untouched rivers and forests evoke a place that time forgot. When Bhutan’s fourth king ascended the throne in 1972, Bhutan was suffering from some of the highest poverty, illiteracy and infant-mortality rates in the world. The king’s father had begun opening up the country in the 1960s, building roads, establishing schools and health clinics, and pushing for United Nations membership. The king wanted to continue developing the country but at the same time protect its heritage. Instead of setting goals for standards of living measured in the more usual Gross National Product, the fourth king decided to develop the economy based on...
Even these days, its ancient temples and untouched rivers and forests evoke a place that time forgot. When Bhutan’s fourth king ascended the throne in 1972, Bhutan was suffering from some of the highest poverty, illiteracy and infant-mortality rates in the world. The king’s father had begun opening up the country in the 1960s, building roads, establishing schools and health clinics, and pushing for United Nations membership. The king wanted to continue developing the country but at the same time protect its heritage. Instead of setting goals for standards of living measured in the more usual Gross National Product, the fourth king decided to develop the economy based on...
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Study Notes
Pre-1972 Bhutan Challenges
- Bhutan was facing high poverty, illiteracy, and infant mortality rates.
Bhutan's Fourth King's Reign
- The fourth king's father initiated opening Bhutan in the 1960s, focusing on roads, schools, health clinics, and UN membership.
- The fourth king continued development while prioritizing heritage protection.
- He chose to develop the economy around Gross National Happiness, focusing on well-being and sustainable development.
Bhutan's Development
- Bhutan lacked adequate infrastructure until the 1960s.
- Bhutan started opening up and developing infrastructure in the 1960s.
- Bhutan's ancient temples, rivers, and forests remain largely untouched, giving it a unique sense of timelessness.
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Discover the Hidden Wonders of Bhutan: Test your knowledge about the isolated Himalayan country with this quiz! Learn about its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and unique history. Uncover the secrets of Bhutan's ancient temples, untouched rivers, and majestic forests. Are you ready to explore this hidden gem?
