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Bhutan: The Country That Doesn’t Want to Be Rich
Most countries really want to bring in tourists for the big infusion of money into the local economy. But Bhutan makes it incredibly expensive to visit, and bans all visitors from climbing the parts of the Himalayan mountains that are within their borders. Why? Do they just want to protect their culture from tourists, with the hotels, photo spots and trouble that comes with them? And does make the people happier? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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