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Bhutan was the last country to introduce television in 1999. Since then, it has embraced technology to connect with the world, enhancing communication and development. The country's Gross National Happiness model now includes technology as a tool for prosperity. Political changes, including the king's ceding of power in 2005, have been supported by internet growth, with 80,000 Facebook users influencing government and social issues. About 75% of Bhutan's population now owns a mobile phone, marking a significant shift from feudalism to modernity.

What role does technology play in Bhutan's development according to the Prime Minister?

What percentage of Bhutan's population owns a mobile telephone?