1. Which capital city in the world is famous for having no traffic lights?
- Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Thimphu, Bhutan
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- Vientiane, Laos
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- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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According to Visit Bhutan , Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, is famous for not using traffic lights. At important intersections, traffic police directly direct vehicles manually. Bhutan is often presented as the only country in the world without a traffic light system.
2. Bhutan is also known by which of the following nicknames?
- Land of the Rising Sun
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- Land of a Thousand Lakes
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- Land of the Thunder Dragon
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- The land of golden temples
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Bhutan is often referred to as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," in the Bhutanese language it is called Druk Yul.
The image of the Thunder Dragon Druk is depicted on the national flag of Bhutan. The white dragon symbolizes purity and loyalty; the jewels in its claws represent the wealth and prosperity of the country.
3. Why is Bhutan considered a country with negative carbon emissions?
- Because Bhutan does not use fossil fuels.
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- Because Bhutan has no industry.
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- Because all of Bhutan's electricity is imported.
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- Because Bhutan absorbs more greenhouse gases through its forests and large carbon sinks than it emits.
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Forests are a crucial factor in Bhutan's negative CO2 emissions. Approximately 70% of Bhutan's land area is covered by forests, creating large natural carbon sinks.
The Bhutanese government is committed to maintaining forest cover above 60% and ensuring that greenhouse gas emissions do not exceed the carbon-absorbing capacity of forests and terrestrial ecosystems.
4. In 2026, what rank will Bhutan hold in the list of the world's quietest countries?
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- 2
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- 3
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- 4
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According to the Noise-Free Nations Index published in 2026, Bhutan topped the list of the world's quietest countries with a Quiet Score of 89.44/100.
The ranking assesses various factors such as population density, tourist density, transportation options, airports, railways, rural area, and protected land. This ranking was developed by Go2Africa and is not an official United Nations index.
5. What development philosophy is Bhutan known for, besides the use of economic indicators?
- Human Development Index (HDI)
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- Global Competitiveness Index (GCI)
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- National Happiness Index (GNH)
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- Global Peace Index (GPI)
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Gross National Happiness (GNH) is a development philosophy championed by the fourth Sultan of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, since the 1970s. Instead of focusing solely on GDP, GNH aims to assess the quality of life and happiness of its citizens across multiple dimensions. GNH is based on four pillars and is further defined by nine areas: health, education, living standards, culture, good governance, environment, community, mental well-being, and time management.