Bhutan: Decline of the Monarchy

[Article] Bhutan is a tiny little country nestled in between the giants of India and China. For generations it has been ruled by a monarchy and resisted outside influence. Now things are changing, and the monarchy is handing power over to the people. But do the people want it?

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Bhutan is only 47,000 square km in area. For comparison, that is less than 10% of the land area of France. Since China invaded Tibet, and since there have been rumblings along the border with India (from which it gained independence only in 1949), it is possible that the decision to change from Monarchy...
This article was published Wednesday, 2 May, 2007 by AFP
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