Asian countries are interesting for their distinctive cultureand amazing traditions. For tourists, they are especially attractive to the hot climate, combined with the picturesque nature. One of these countries - the Kingdom of Bhutan - is famous for its unique traditions and foundations, which modern people seem to be wonderful.
The country of Bhutan has only recently become available fortourists. For a long time the territory of the state that is located on the slopes of the Himalayas was completely isolated from the outside world. This was the reason that the people of Bhutan managed to carry through the centuries and maintain their distinctive traditions and unique culture.
The population of the country is about 700 thousand people. Of these, 80% of rural residents.
Бутан на карте мира занимает место между двумя the most densely populated countries: China and India. Its territory is divided into three regions, which are different in relief. Rinak mountain range divides Bhutan into the East and West. This is not only a geographical, but also an ethno-cultural border.
The climate is quite diverse, like vegetation. This is not due to the territorial breadth of the country, but to the landscape features of the location of one or another of its territory.
Дословно название страны переводится как «окраина Tibet ». Travelers Bhutan surprises with picturesque views and an outlandish, one might even say, primitive social organization. The most interesting thing is the visit of this companion to the Buddhist associates. Here, far from worldly noise, they can find true peace.
Butans are a good-natured and hospitable people, they always welcome guests, but at the same time they do not perceive another's culture, but cherish their history and traditions.
The Kingdom of Bhutan honors its religion.She has a special place in the life of the state and the people. The main religion here is Tibetan Buddhism. Even now, when the country became open to tourists, none of them, under any circumstances can not get into dzong. These fortified monasteries are the basis for the preservation of Buddhist spiritual values and a permanent place for ritual ceremonies.
There are also Old Believers in Bhutan. People who adhere to the religion that existed in these territories before the advent of Buddhism. This religion is called bon. It is based on the cult of nature.
Столица Бутана – город Тхимпху - для нас, modern urbanized citizens, will remind a large village. There are no tall buildings of gray concrete and mirror glass, there are no traffic lights, there are no motorways filled with cars.
Городок находится на высоте 2400 метров над sea level in the valley of the river Thimphu-Chu. Its population does not exceed 90 thousand people. This is perhaps the most unusual capital of the country. The city is very atmospheric and has its own unique color. The architecture of Thimphu is based on ancient traditions. Everywhere you can see the bright facades of buildings and the sharp spiers of roofs rising in the sky.
The symbol of the capital is Trashi-Chho-Dzong, which means "the fortress of a blessed religion." Previously, dzong played the role of a defensive structure, and now it is the palace of the Supreme Lama.
The legislative function of the state isKing and National Assembly, which consists of 150 people. 105 of them are elected in state elections, 10 are appointed by Buddhist monks, and another 35 are the choice of the king. Until 1969, the monarch could veto absolutely any decision of the National Assembly. But there was a change in the laws, and now the commander-in-chief himself can be dismissed from the throne, if the people's representatives reveal distrust to him.
The Council of Ministers, also under the leadership of the King, has an executive function. Ministers are elected from the list of proposed candidates by members of parliament, by secret ballot.
The official language of the country is bhotiya or zon-keh.
Interestingly, the country of Bhutan does not have its own constitution. The main statutory act of the state is the Royal Decree on the organization of the National Assembly, adopted as far back as 1953.
Bhutan's legal norms are based on religious laws. The issues of marriages, divorces, adoptions are solved by relying on Buddhist or Hindu religious law.
В законодательстве Бутана много моментов в защиту its culture and traditions. For example, it is not allowed to erect buildings and structures that differ from the local architectural course. Even new houses are built on the motives and forms of existing ancient buildings.
Bhutan is a country whose official flag isfrom two triangles, yellow from above and orange from below. In the center on their background is depicted a white dragon, called a drunk. This kind of flag was approved in 1972. The state banner that existed before it differed only by the position of the dragon depicted on it.
The flag of Bhutan is, first of all, a symbol, eachthe detail of which has its value. Yellow is the designation of the king's authority, and orange indicates the country's belonging to the Buddhist faith. The dragon holds in its paws precious stones - the designation of prosperity, and he himself is the main symbol of the country. On the flag the dragon is depicted as a growling with an ulterior motive. His roar is like a thunderclap and is called upon to protect the state and the people.
Бутан – королевство дракона, и знакомый нам белый the dragon is present on the coat of arms of this state. There are even two such dragons here. The coat of arms has a round shape, in its center there is a lotus flower - a symbol of purity and innocence. It is framed by precious stones - the designation of the supreme power. The religious symbol of the coat of arms is Vajra, it expresses the strength of spirit and faith.
As you can see, both the flag and the emblem of the country once again emphasize the enormous influence that religion has on the Kingdom of Bhutan and on its people.
