Bhutan

By maxayers

  • Gained TV and Internet

  • Bhutan Bans Tobacco

    Bhutan became the first country in the world to place a ban on sales of tobacco products.

  • Bhutan Drafts Democracy

    Bhutan showed it's draft of a constitution that would create a two-party democracy.

  • Bhutan Experienced Significant Economic Growth

    Bhutan's total GDP grew by 12%. 87.5% of Bhutan's trade was hydro-electric power to India.

  • First Parliamentary Election

    Bhutan switched from a monarchy to a democracy and the Peace and Prosperity Party was both elected and installed without difficulty.

  • Had 64 000 International Tourists Visiting

    It earned Bhutan 47.7 million US dollars (10% of GDP).

  • Bhutan Had It's Second Election

    The second democratic election was held and instated the People's Democratic Party with the previously leading party leaving peacefully.