JIGME KHESAR NAMGYEL WANGCHUCK, KING OF BHUTAN
»I know that Christian communities are increasing rapidly in our country and are unstoppable.«
»I know that Christian communities are increasing rapidly in our country and are unstoppable.«
Bhutan
In the West, Bhutan is known as the land of happiness. But appearances are deceptive. Many young people see no perspective in life and take strong drugs or are addicted to alcohol. A large part of the population lives in abject poverty.
FACTS & FIGURES
Capital: Thimphu
Area: 38 394 km2
Population: 876 000
Life expectancy: 73 years
Children mortality: 26 (per 1000)
Alphabetization: 67 %
Religions: 75,3 % Buddhists, 22,1 % Hindu, 2,6 % other
Human Freedom Index: 98 / 165
