The small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is situated
between India and China and is totally landlocked.
The country has a forest cover of over 72% attributing
to the presence of a rich biological diversity. These
forests are home to several endangered species of
flora and fauna harbouring over 7000 species of plant,
165 species of mammals and 700 species of birds.
Apart from its rich biodiversity and natural resources, Bhutanhas a rich cultural heritage which is still characterised by a certain amount of traditional features
like traditional medicine.