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The country Nestling in the heart of the Himalayas and protected by a complex geography of high mountains and deep valleys, Bhutan is certainly one of the most mysterious countries in the world. Impenetrable jungle to the south and daunting ranges of snow-capped mountains to the north have long barred all access to this tiny kingdom for many centuries. In spite of many battles with the Tibeto-Mongol armies or the troops of the British Empire stationed in India, the country has never been colonised since the 8th century. Bhutan has therefore kept alive its extremely rich heritage of traditions, which in broad outline resemble those of Tibetan civilisation. About the same size as Switzerland, this kingdom of just under a million people has doggedly kept itself apart from the restlessness of the modern world, proud of its own values and traditions. History - Geography - Fauna et Flora - Architecture Country ID |