Fundamentals of Economics. Доловова Н.Н - 35 стр.

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completely isolated from the rest of the world until 1961, has managed to balance the
need to progress into the 21st century with the need to preserve its cultural heritage.
But there's trouble in paradise.
Tiny Bhutan lies in the Himalayas, squeezed between the world's two most
densely populated countries, China and India. Roughly the same size as Switzerland,
Bhutan is a country of dense forest and breathtaking mountain ranges - at 22,623 feet,
Gangkhar Puensum is the highest unclimbed peak in the world. This haven of peace
and natural beauty is home to a multitude of exotic wildlife, including the endangered
red panda and almost mythical snow leopard. Brightly colored prayer flags fly from
every hillside. The people here follow the Buddhist Middle Way, a philosophy based
on pacifism, paternalism and egalitar ian ism. Time itself is measured differently in
Bhutan - not in hours and minutes, but in kalpas, a unit of time equivalent to several
million years.
At least, that's how it used to be. For now technology has finally come to this
remote farming community. Foreign investment has helped build up the country's
infrastructure, improve health and education and create a growing tourist industry.
Cybercafes have opened in the capital, Thimphu, and the television aerials rising
from the rooftops may soon outnumber the prayer flags. But the traditional way of
life, upon which so much of Bhutan's 'national happiness' has depended, is under
threat.
In 1998 the king of Bhutan decentralised power and appointed a central
cabinet. The country now has a seat at the UN. But the Bhutanese themselves seem
divided over their country's future. Should they continue to reap the many benefits
progress has already brought or try to regulate the accelerating pace of change while
there's still t ime?
Answer the questions
1. What is the official government policy regarding the King of Bhutan?
2. When did Bhutan open up to the world?
3. Where is Bhutan situated? Describe its geographical position.
4. What have you learnt about Gangkhar Puensum?
5. What does the word ‘kalpas’ mean?
6. How did foreign investments change the economy of the country?
7. The politics and economy of any country can’t be separated. Prove this by
giving an example from the text.
8. With what countries does Bhutan border?
9. What philosophy do the people in Bhutan follow?
10. Why is Bhutan called ‘the last paradise on earth’?
Fill in the gaps using the words given
(quality, decentralized, living standards, investment, doubles, boost, productivity,
minimum-wage)

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