The forbidden kingdom of Bhutan is turning into a ghost town | ABC News

In the eastern edge of the Himalayas, the Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations on the planet.
The country has long been called the happiest nation on Earth and is known for its monasteries and unique landscapes.
But until recently, Bhutan had cut itself off from the world. Foreigners were not allowed in until the 1970s, to protect the country's cultural identity.
When the ABC was granted rare entry into Bhutan, it found a nation losing a high proportion of people, mainly to Australia.
Those exiting are mostly educated and leaving professional jobs in Bhutan for blue-collar work. They say the lack of opportunities and reluctance to open up the country are leaving them without hope for the future.
Subscribe: ab.co/1svxLVE
Read more here: www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-0...
ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It's news when you want it, from Australia's most trusted news organisation.
For more from ABC News, click here: ab.co/2kxYCZY
Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: ab.co/2OB7Mk1
Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: ab.co/2lNeBn2
Like ABC News on Facebook: / abcnews.au
Follow ABC News on Instagram: / abcnews_au
Follow ABC News on Twitter: / abcnews
Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated.
#ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia