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First tourists allowed to enter Bhutan
The first tourists ever entered Bhutan. this was an important event, because not only did Bhutan increase it's wealth and number of jobs by letting in tourists, but they monitored it correctly and have kept their rich culture untouched by western traditions. -
Access to internet and television allowed
In 1999 television and internet was allowed in Bhutan for the first time ever. This was important because it allowed them to take a look at what is going on around them, and understand where the world has been headed since their isolation. -
Absolute monarchy to democracy
Bhutan changed from an absolute monarchy to a democracy with the first ever election. This allowed more choice for the people to choose how they wanted their country to be run. -
64 000 tourists
In 2011 there were 64 000 tourists in Bhutan. This shows how much growth in the tourist industry there has been since 1974 when the first tourists were allowed to enter Bhutan. It may seem like a small number, but with how much it costs and the difficulty it takes to get into Bhutan, it is quite a large number.