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The '''Kingdom of Bhutan''' is a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] kingdom in the eastern [[Himalayas]], lying between [[China]], [[India]] and just to the east of [[Nepal]]. Following the recent abdication of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in preparation for democratic reforms, the current king is his son King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/bt.html CIA World Factbook - Bhutan</ref>  Its capital since the 1950's is Thimphu.

The '''Kingdom of Bhutan''' is a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] kingdom in the eastern [[Himalayas]], lying between [[China]], [[India]] and just to the east of [[Nepal]]. Following the recent abdication of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in preparation for democratic reforms, the current king is his son King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/bt.html CIA World Factbook - Bhutan</ref>  Its capital since the 1950s is Thimphu.

Bhutan is most notable for its policy that "Gross National Happiness is more important than [[Gross National Product]]" Bhutan discourages [[tourism]], as they feel it erodes their national identity. Also in support of this policy, [[tobacco]] is banned, imported goods are heavily taxed, and [[television]] has only recently been allowed. With the increased democratisation of the country these policies may soon be relaxed however.<ref>http://news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=660062007</ref>

Bhutan is most notable for its policy that "Gross National Happiness is more important than [[Gross National Product]]" Bhutan discourages [[tourism]], as they feel it erodes their national identity. Also in support of this policy, [[tobacco]] is banned, imported goods are heavily taxed, and [[television]] has only recently been allowed. With the increased democratisation of the country these policies may soon be relaxed however.<ref>http://news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=660062007</ref>