Armchair Traveller

Hidden Bhutan

Entering the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon

Martin Uitz

With less than 30,000 visas granted in a good year and a ¢200 perday visitor tariff, the enigmatic Kingdom of Bhutan is a country many will have to read about. This paints a complete picture, from a renowned expert who has a passion for the area

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Beschrijving Armchair Traveller: Hidden Bhutan

Describes how the Bhutanese, in pursuit of the principle of Gross National Happiness, are carefully moving towards a more modern future, including a constitution and democracy, whilst preserving their traditional society and attempting to conserve the environment.

ISBN: 9781907973161
Pagina's: 120
Verschenen: 29-03-2012
Serie: Armchair Traveller
Rubriek: Reisgidsen

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback
Taal: Engels
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