Interesting facts about the happiest country in the world.

(Baonghean.vn) - Bhutan is known as a small, impoverished country, yet its people live happy lives. For the people of Bhutan, all 365 days of the year are happy days.

1. The people of Bhutan frequently seek spiritual happiness.

Unlike the Western world, where people feel happy when they possess modern material possessions like cars, phones, yachts, etc., and conversely, feel unhappy when they cannot have them, in Bhutan, people have only recently been affected by globalization in the last few years. They find a balance between material possessions and spiritual happiness. They don't feel any need to worry if they don't have the latest iPhone, because simply being alive is happiness.

2. Has rapid GDP growth

By allowing India to invest in hydropower in their country, Bhutan generates income for itself without requiring much effort from its people. They believe that exploiting resources wisely is also a way to bring them happiness.

3. Not interested in TV, radio, or the internet.

Let's face it, these media outlets often give us a sense of self-doubt. Because on them, in movies, we often see rich people, driving cars and having lots of money, making us feel envious. And the internet is often filled with news about crimes, terrorism, war… We feel obsessed with these news stories or upset when we don't get "likes" on our Facebook posts. Therefore, the Bhutanese don't care about these things.

4. The majority of the population follows Buddhism.

Buddhism is one of the most moderate and compassionate religions in the world. Because the majority of people follow Buddhism, they believe in the law of karma, that if they live a good life now, they will receive good results in the next life. This motivates them to live a compassionate and benevolent life, doing good deeds for others.

5. 50% of the country's land area is protected as national forests.

They care deeply about the environment, so half the country is protected within national parks. Deforestation is strictly prohibited. People feel happier living in a good environment.

6. The only capital city without traffic lights.

Traffic police perform the function of "green and red lights." In Paro, and even in Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan, there is virtually no traffic congestion. With so few vehicles, the air is very clean. Thimphu is perhaps the only capital city in the world without traffic lights. Previously, there were some, but the locals disliked them, considering them out of place and out of harmony with the overall landscape. Therefore, the city authorities removed them and replaced them with a police officer.

7. Live in idyllic places.

Bhutan is located in the Himalayas, and up to 60% of its land is untouched wilderness. Bhutanese people visit for tourism and relaxation, and they feel happier than people in other countries who are constantly crammed into suffocating cities.

8. The gap between commoners and royalty is not wide.

Bhutanese people are very friendly to each other, regardless of social class. A royal prince might play ball with ordinary schoolchildren without any discrimination. This closeness fosters mutual affection.

9. Get enough rest.

According to a survey, as many as two-thirds of Bhutanese people get eight hours of sleep each night, a stark contrast to life in industrialized countries where people are busy working and socializing all day, often neglecting sleep. Getting enough sleep and rest means people feel healthier and happier.

10. The level of pollution is very low.

With favorable natural conditions, the people of Bhutan live in a clean, relatively unpolluted environment. Bhutan remains quite isolated from the world, which has led them to maintain ancient values, even those considered outdated by modern standards. However, there are still things we can learn from their way of life to make our own lives happier.

Kim Ngoc

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