VOICED : Butan a traves de Google Street View

The video discusses Bhutan, a country in the Himalayas known for its Gross National Happiness and alternative lifestyle. Bhutan has allowed Google to map its landscapes with Street View, offering a virtual experience of the country. Despite this, Bhutan remains protective of its culture, having only lifted the TV ban in 1999 and limiting tourism to preserve its traditions. The video highlights the balance Bhutan seeks between sharing its beauty and maintaining its cultural integrity.

What is Bhutan particularly known for, as mentioned in the video?

• High population density

• Gross National Happiness

• Being a major tourist hub

• Its technological advancements

Why did Bhutan lift the ban on television relatively late?

• To increase tourism

• To promote international media

• To protect its traditions

• Due to technological limitations

What was one of the rare gestures of openness by the Bhutanese government?

• Opening a new international airport

• Hosting international sports events

• Permitting Google to photograph the country

• Allowing unlimited tourism

How does Google Street View potentially affect the experience of visiting Bhutan?

• It replaces the need for a guide

• It enhances travel anticipation

• It diminishes the need to visit

• It makes the country less appealing

What is Bhutan's stance on becoming a major tourist destination?

• They want to maintain a balance

• They are eager to become one

• They actively discourage all tourism

• They are indifferent