21. Bhutan History - World66 The greatest event in the history of Bhutan was the arrival of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel from Tibet in 1616. He was aged 23. He http://www.world66.com/asia/southasia/bhutan/history

22. India Travelogue Destination Bhutan: Bhutan Travel, Bhutan History, Geography, L India Travelogue Travel Guide to Destination Bhutan FAQ with overview, history, festivals, people and culture, adventure, leisure, travelogues, vacation http://www.indiatravelogue.com/dest/bhut/bhut2.html

Search Bhutan Bhutan - An Overview M Best Deals More on Bhutan FAQ on Bhutan Places to Visit Travelogues Holiday in Bhutan Into Central Bhutan More... Photo Gallery Bhutan More... Best of Bhutan More... T he Kingdom of Bhutan lies in the eastern Himalayas, between Tibet to the north and the Indian territories of Assam and West Bengal to the south. The Kingdom has a total area of about 47,000 square kilometres. Located in the heart of the high Himalayan mountain range, Bhutan is a land-locked country surrounded by mountains. The sparsely populated Greater Himalayas, bounded to the north by the Tibetan plateau, reach heights of over 7,300 meters, and extend southward losing height, to form the fertile valleys of the Lesser Himalayas divided by the Wang, Sunkosh, Trongsa and Manas Rivers. Monsoon influences promote dense forestation in this region and alpine growth at higher altitudes. The cultivated Central uplands and Himalayan foothills support the majority of the population. In the south, the Daur Plain drops sharply away from the Himalayas into the large tracts of semi-tropical forest, savannah grassland and bamboo jungle. B hutan's climate ranges from tropical in the south, to temperate in the centre of the country, to cold in the north...and can be quite unpredictable. The weather can vary dramatically from place to place and equally dramatically from day to day or even within the same day. In the Thimphu and Paro valleys, winter daytime temperatures average 60 degrees Fahrenheit during clear winter days but drop well below freezing during the night. Mid December to early January can be a beautifully clear and dry time in Western Bhutan. The fluctuations are not quite so great during the summer and daytime temperature often rises to the mid-eighties in Fahrenheit.

23. NCBuy: Bhutan History - Country Reference History background report for Bhutan. Country List ». Backgrounds bhutan history. Bhutan s early history is steeped in mythology and remains obscure. http://www.ncbuy.com/reference/country/backgrounds.html?code=bt&sec=backhistory

24. Bhutan History, Religion, Government Bhutan s early history is steeped in Buddhist tradition and mythology. Bhutan s medieval and modern history was a time of warlords http://www.sacredindia.com/explore/bhutan/bhutan2.htm

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25. History Of Bhutan Search. 20th Century History History of Bhutan. Britannica.com bhutan history An excellent history from Britannica.com. Use the outline http://history1900s.about.com/library/world/blxbhutan.htm

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26. Books Review SUBJECT, bhutan history. NOTE, Includes index. TITLE, Bhutan, the early history of a Himalayan kingdom / Michael Aris. SUBJECT, bhutan history. NOTE, http://www.bhootan.org/reviews/book_reviews_index.htm

Home Introduction Bhutan: At A Glance Background ... The Camps Books Review TITLE REFUGEES AND REGIONAL SECURITY IN SOUTH ASIA AUTHOR Muni and Baral PUBLISHED Konark Publishers Pvt Ltd, A-149, Main Vikas Marg, New Delhi. Hard cover, 245 pp, 1996, Indian Rupees 275 SUBJECT NOTE TITLE MISSION TO BHUTAN : Nation in Transition AUTHOR B.S.Das, PUBLISHED Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 1995 (128pp) SUBJECT NOTE TITLE The raven crown : the origins of Buddhist monarchy in Bhutan / Michael Aris AUTHOR Aris, Micheal PUBLISHED London, Seinda Publications, 1994. SUBJECT MonarchyBhutanhistory NOTE TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHED Gartmore, Scotland : Kiscadale, c1994. SUBJECT BuddhismBhutanHistory-Social Life NOTE Collection of essays on Bhutan TITLE Bhutan: A Movement in Exile AUTHOR D.N.Dhakal /Christopher/Strawn PUBLISHED Jaipur : Nirala Publications, 1994 SUBJECT EthnicityBhutan- Politics and government NOTE Comprehensive political history and ethnic composition of Bhutan TITLE From dependency to interdependence : a study of Indo-Bhutan relations / Manorama Kohli AUTHOR Kohli, Manorama.

27. WHKMLA : History Of Bhutan, ToC FILES, CIA World Factbook Bhutan Country Profile Bhutan, from BBC News Library of Congress Country Study Bhutan Timeline of bhutan history, from BBC News http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/india/xbhutan.html

First posted on May 20th 2002, last revised on March 27th 2004 Bhutan 1772-1910 Bhutan 1910-1968 Bhutan since 1968 EXTERNAL FILES CIA World Factbook : Bhutan Country Profile : Bhutan, from BBC News Library of Congress Country Study : Bhutan Timeline of Bhutan History, from BBC News History of Bhutan, from Lonely Planet , from infoplease , from Land of the Thunder Dragon : Bhutan , from Univ. Wien Global Currency History : Bhutan Political Resources on the Net : Bhutan For the Record 2000 : Bhutan , from UN Human Rights System DOCUMENTS FOTW : Bhutan Coat of Arms, from Wappenlexikon , comment in German World Statesmen : Bhutan , by Ben Cahoon Historical Population Statistics : Bhutan, from Population Statistics , Univ. Utrecht Banknotes of Bhutan, from World Currency Museum , from Ron Wise's World Paper Money Documents for the history of Bhutan, from World History Archives REFERENCE

28. BHUT1 History of Scouting and current status of national Scouting organizations. http://n2zgu.50megs.com/BHUT.htm

Ecommerce Solution Free Web Space Free Web Site Web Hosting ... Dial up $14.95 or NetZero Internet Service $9.95 SCOUTING IN BHUTAN BHUTAN SCOUT ASSOCIATION Bhutan is a small, isolated kingdom in the Himalayas, formerly a British protectorate and now aligned with India. Scouting was first introduced in Bhutan in 1970. Scouts from Bhutan participated in the 1998 World Jamboree in Chile. In July 1999, the Bhutan Scout Association was accepted as a full member of WOSM. Presently, the membership totals is 2538. Program Sections: Cub Scouts- 7 to 11 Scouts- 12 to 15 Rovers- 16 to 20 Scout Motto Be Prepared Scout Oath: On my honour I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times and to obey the Scout Law. Scout Law: A Scout's honour is to be trusted A Scout is loyal A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout A Scout is courteous A Scout is a friend to animals A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leaders or Scoutmaster without question A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties A Scout is thrifty A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed

29. World History Archives: History Of Bhutan History of Bhutan. Hartford Web Publishing (Haines Brown) is not the author of the documents in World History Archives and does not http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/52/index-d.html

History of Bhutan Hartford Web Publishing (Haines Brown) is not the author of the documents in World History Archives and does not presume to validate their accuracy or authenticity. South Asia in general General and political history Human Rights Defender, Refugee from Bhutan Wins First Ginetta Sagan Fund Award Press release from Amnesty International. 8 May, 1997. Mangala Sharma created Bhutanese Refugees Aiding Victims of Violence (BRAVVE). In exile, she helps women abused and traumatized by civil strife. Bhutan: Fear of torture/ill-treatment From Amnesty International. 28 July, 1997. Two religious teachers suspected to be members of the Druk National Congress (DNC), a political organization set up in exile in Nepal. Bhutan: Fear of torture/ill-treatment From Amnesty International. 12 August, 1997. As many as 50 may have been arrested because of likely crackdown on suspected members in the Druk National Congress (DNC), a political organization set up in exile in Nepal, or support Rongthong Kunley Dorji, the founder of the DNC, who is currently detained in India.

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33. Bhutan History and information about the Bhutanese national flag. http://flagspot.net/flags/bt.html

Bhutan Druk-Gyal-Khab (Druk-Yul) Last modified: by rob raeside Keywords: bhutan dragon druk-gyal-khab druk-yul Links: FOTW homepage search write us mirrors by Sammy Kanadi Flag adopted 1969, coat of arms adopted 1980. Meaning and description History Meaning and Description Bhutan is a Bhuddhist state where power is shared by the king and government. The country's name in the local dialect means Land of the Dragon. In Bhutan, thunder is believed to be the voices of dragons roaring. In about 1200, a monestary was set up called the Druk (Thunder Dragon) with a sect called the Drukpas, named after it. The name and the emblem of the dragon have been associated with Bhutan ever since. The dragon on the flag is white to symbolize purity. The two colors of the flag, divided diagonally, represent spiritual and temporal power within Bhutan. The orange part of the flag represents the Drukpas monasteries and Buddhist religious practice, while the saffron yellow field denotes the secular authority of the dynasty. Regarding the dragon, it represents Druk, the Tibetan name for the kingdom of Bhutan. The jewels clamped in the dragon's claws symbolize wealth. The snarling mouth represents the strength of the male and female deities protecting the country.

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37. GlobalEDGE (TM) | Country Insights - History Of Bhutan 53.58 years. print version. HISTORY. Though the beginnings of bhutan history are unclear, archeological findings suggest it is a very ancient state. http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/CountryHistory.asp?CountryID=204&RegionID=3

38. The Kingdom Of Bhutan Country bhutan IS AN ANCIENT KINGDOM. SECLUDED HIGH IN THE HIMALAYAS. WITH UNIQUE CUSTOMS AND PEOPLE. WITH DEEPLY HELD BELIEFS. history Mystery surrounds bhutan's distant past, as priceless irretrievable documents were lost in fires and earthquakes. legendary trip from Eastern bhutan to Western bhutan on the back of http://www.kingdomofbhutan.com/kingdom.html

BHUTAN IS AN ANCIENT KINGDOM SECLUDED HIGH IN THE HIMALAYAS WITH UNIQUE CUSTOMS AND PEOPLE WITH DEEPLY HELD BELIEFS HISTORY: Mystery surrounds Bhutan's distant past, as priceless irretrievable documents were lost in fires and earthquakes. In the 8th century CE, Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava or second Buddha) made his legendary trip from Eastern Bhutan to Western Bhutan on the back of a flying tigress to subdue the evil spirits who hindered Buddhism. After defeating them, he blessed them as guardians of the doctrine. thus introducing Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan. Taktshang or Tigers Nest in the Paro Valley is where he landed and today it remains one of most sacred places in Bhutan. It is believed that the name Bhutan is derived from the Sanskrit 'Bhotant', meaning 'the end of Tibet', or from 'Bhu-uttan', meaning 'high land'. Historically the Bhutanese have refered to their country as Druk Yul, 'land of the thunder dragon'. Bhutanese refer to themselves as Drukpa people. GEOGRAPHY: PEOPLE: Early records suggest scattered clusters of inhabitants had already settled in Bhutan when the first recorded settlers arrived 1,400 years ago. Bhutan's indigenous population is the Drukpa. Three main ethnic groups, the Sharchops, Ngalops and the Lhotsampas (of Nepalese origin), make up today's Drukpa population. Bhutan's earliest residents, the Sharchops (people of the east) reside predominantly in eastern Bhutan. Their origin can be traced to the tribes of northern Burma and northeast India. The Ngalops migrated from the Tibetan plains and are the importers of Buddhism to the kingdom. Most of the Lhotsampas migrated to the southern plains in search of agricultural land and work in the early 20th century. The current population is approximately 750,000.

39. The Living Edens: Bhutan - People Culture And History The People and Culture of bhutan. bhutan is comprised of a mosaic of different peoples who continue to live in valleys isolated from one another and the outside world by formidable mountain passes. http://www.pbs.org/edens/bhutan/Bhu_people.htm

The People and Culture of Bhutan Bhutan is comprised of a mosaic of different peoples who continue to live in valleys isolated from one another and the outside world by formidable mountain passes. Differing ethnic groups are also distributed according to the varying environments. It is possible to divide Bhutan's population into three broad ethnic groups, though the distinctions blur in places. Southern Bhutan is inhabited mainly by Nepalese farmers who arrived in the country at the end of the 19th century. They brought the Hindu religion with them as well as the Nepalese language, which is still spoken today over much of Southern Bhutan. There is not the same mingling of Buddhism and Hinduism as is apparent in Nepal, and the two tend to keep apart. The central Himalayan region is the home of the Drukpa people, who are of Mongoloid origin. Most breed cattle or cultivate the land, and their dwellings are spread over a wide area. The Northern Himalayan Zone, over 3,000 meters (9,000 feet), is the haunt of semi nomadic yak herdsmen. They spend most of the year in their black yak hair tents, but also possess dry-stone walled houses, where they spend the coldest months of the year and which are used to store their goods. Additives to a diet composed mainly of yak milk, cheese, butter and meat are barley and winter wheat, plus a few root vegetables grown in small fields.

40. Bhutan Further Reading | Lonely Planet World Guide So Close to Heaven, The Vanishing Buddhist Kingdoms of the Himalayas by Barbara Crossette is an excellent account of bhutan s history and culture. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/indian_subcontinent/bhutan/read.htm

home search help worldguide ... Related Weblinks Bhutan Further Reading So Close to Heaven, The Vanishing Buddhist Kingdoms of the Himalayas by Barbara Crossette is an excellent account of Bhutan's history and culture. The author is a New York Times correspondent who has spent considerable time in Bhutan and other Himalayan regions. Published in 1995, the book discusses some of the current development and political problems facing Bhutan. Dreams of the Peaceful Dragon is a traveller's account of a walk across Bhutan in the 1970s, before the road between Bumthang and Mongar was completed. It gives a good picture of trekking in Bhutan. Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon is by Joanna Lumley, the co-star of the BBC program Absolutely Fabulous . Her grandfather was a political officer in Sikkim; the book is based on a TV program that traced his trek through the country in the 1930s. The Raven Crown by the late Michael Aris is the definitive history of Bhutan's monarchy. Aris, who lived in Bhutan from 1967 to 1972, is the leading western authority on Bhutan's history. The book is lavishly illustrated with rare photographs of the early days of Bhutan that help show what a unique civilisation existed in the early 20th century. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rimpoche is a translation of Guru Rimpoche's Tibetan Book of the Dead. It's a sophisticated Himalayan Buddhist text, but worth a look if you are especially interested in learning about some of Bhutan's religious foundations.

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