Bhutan
/ Thimpu / The City
A small,
charming capital city within the heart of the Himalayas.
New buildings
are all constructed under zoning regulations to maintain the rustic
environment.
It's development
is strictly monitored and buildings are not allowed to exceed
a certain height, nor can they be designed other than the traditional
Bhutanese style.
In fact,
the first and only traffic light was installed in a chorten! (a
small Buddhist temple). But was later removed upon the order of
the king for it is not being suitable to the environmental nature
of Thimphu.
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