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Druk Yul — that’s the Bhutanese name for Bhutan, which translates to “Land of the Thunder Dragon”.  The dragon , who is center-stage in Bhutan’s myths and legends, is also the principal character on Bhutan’s national flag. It sits in the center in white, clasping jewels in each claw. The white signifies purity and loyalty, whereas the jewels symbolize  national wealth and perfection. The flag is divided diagonally from the top right corner to the bottom left corner. The left side is yellow whereas the right side is dark orange.  The yellow color represents the yellow Kabney , the power of the King as the secular government . Meanwhile, the dark orange points to the Kagyupa and Nyingmapa Buddhist sects, referring to the religious commitment of the country.

Blue poppies, the national flower, that once grew in abundance at the Chelela pass in Paro has been severely depleted in recent years according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature. "We spotted only three flowering and two seedlings at Chelela this June and July," said the society's ecologist and ornithologist, Rebecca Pradhan. According to the society there were about 150 blue poppies in the 1990s. In 2000, the number had dwindled to 20 and to 11 in 2002. The society feels that the depletion is because of plundering by people from neighboring districts with particular interest in gardening. With the highway going through the pass it is easy for people to go and dig up the flowers which are about 5 to 10 minutes walk away from the road," said Rebecca Pradhan. Small holes left in the flowering area indicated that people had been digging up these plants according to the society. The society fears that this species might be wiped out totally from Chelela. H

Facts About Takin   – Bhutan National Animal Common Name : Takin Scientific Name : Burdorcas Taxicolor Habitat : Forest valley and rocky, grass-covered alpine zones Diet : Herbivores Average Weight : 200kgs Main Threats : Deforestation, hunting, and habitat fragmentation Gestation Period : 7 – 8 months Average Height : 97cm – 140cm

Wild animal' is a term that refers to animals that are not normally domesticated. They are a living resource that will die and be replaced by others of their kind. Wildlife plays an important role in balancing the environment and provides stability to different natural processes of nature. It can be found in all ecosystems, desert, rainforests, plains and other areas.  Wild animal is important for its beauty, economic, scientific and survival value. It helps to maintain the ecological balance of nature and maintains the food chain. It provides useful substances and wild animal products like ivory, leather, honey, tusk etc. Besides being a country's cultural asset it also provides aesthetic value to man. We largely depend on wildlife for every elementary requirement in our life eg. the clothes we wear and the medicines we consume. Wild animal conservation encompasses all human activities and efforts directed to preserve wild animal from extinction it involves both protection and

The 'Domestic Animals' are the animals that have been tamed and kept by humans as a work animal, food source or pet. There are different kinds of domestic animals. Cow, buffalo, sheep, goat, dog, cat, elephant, horse, camel, cock, hen, parrot, pigeon are some example of domestic animals. Domestic Animals are very useful to man. Cow gives us milk. bullocks help the farmers in farming. Furs of sheep are very soft and long. These furs are sheared and made into wool. We get milk from the she-goats. Dogs are very faithful animals and they watch our houses. Elephants are used to carry heavy logs of wood. Horses are used to ride. Camels are used in deserts. The parrot is a talking bird. Most of the domestic animals are greatly devoted to their masters. Our domestic animals are quite friendly to us. They do very useful jobs for our benefit. Hence, we should treat them with all kindness.

The Solar System The Solar System is made up of the Sun and smaller bodies that move on their own axis and around the Sun. The smaller bodies include planets such as Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and satellites. Pluto is no more a planet as it is very far away from the Sun. It is small and is not visible. Satellites are small planet like bodies rotating on their axis and revolving around the bigger planets. The Moon is the satellite of the Earth. Planets and satellites are held around by the gravitational force of the Sun. Mercury is nearest and Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun.

Paro Dzong is the administrative seat of Paro district. Paro Dzong, officially known as Rinpung Dzong, ‘Fortress of Heap of Jewels" was built in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It got its name due to its large collection of treasured buildings. Rinpung Dzong is an ancient fortress in traditional Bhutanese architecture with a complex of courtyards, temples, administration offices and open space surrounded by towering walls. All the buildings are equipped with huge windows with elaborate wooden carvings of traditional Bhutanese motifs. Paro Dzong is considered one of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture and it’s one of the top tourist attractions in Bhutan. You can see this impressive dzong as you are landing in Paro international  airport. Rinpung Dzong is easily accessible, with only a 15-minute walk from Paro town. During the 17th and 18th century, Paro Dzong was an important bastion for the Kingdom of Bhutan against invasion from the north. At present

 

Siddhartha Gautama,  the founder of Buddhism who later became known as “the Buddha,” lived during the 5th century B.C.  Gautama was born  into a wealthy family as a prince in present-day Nepal. Although he had an easy life, Gautama was moved by suffering in the world.  He decided to give up his lavish lifestyle and endure poverty. When this didn’t fulfill him, he promoted the idea of the “Middle Way,” which means existing between two extremes. Thus, he sought a life without social indulgences but also without deprivation.  After six years of searching, Buddhists believe Gautama found enlightenment while meditating under a Bodhi tree. He spent the rest of his life teaching others about how to achieve this spiritual state.

 

The water cycle (or hydrological cycle) is the cycle that water goes through on Earth.  Then, the water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet or hail. This is called precipitation. The water sinks into the surface and also collects into lakes, oceans, or aquifers. It evaporates again and continues the cycle. Water cycle is defined as the way that water moves between being water vapor to liquid water and then back to water vapor. An example of water cycle is when water evaporates from oceans and then returns to the land in the form of rain.   There are four main parts to the water cycle: Evaporation, Convection, Precipitation and Collection.  1)  Evaporation.  Evaporation is when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes or the ocean and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor or steam leaves the river, lake or ocean and goes into the air. We have already learnt about transpiration, did you know that transpiration gives evaporation a bit of a hand in getting the water vapor back

  Fifth King – Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.( Peoples King) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the fifth ruler of Bhutan, born in 1980 was coronated in a ceremony on November 1, 2008. It was a significant time as 2008 marks the 100 years of monarchy in Bhutan. King Jigme Khesar received a foreign education; he studied in the United States before graduating from Magdalen College, University of Oxford. Even though King Jigme Singye Wangchuck surprised his people when he abdicated his throne two years ahead of plan. The nation’s doubt and concerns were quickly allayed during the young King’s first speech where he assured his people he would continue to rule with his father’s policies in mind. Under the fifth King’s rule, he oversaw the implementation of the Constitution of Bhutan, gifting to his people the democracy his father has wished for. After his coronation, the King’s first landmark project was the National Cadastral Resurvey in March 2009, which focuses on improving the lives of pe

Topic: Natural and Human made changes. class level: Five. Subject: Science. Material type: video lesson. Well, I created this video using Camtasia 8. This video tutorial is made on the topic 'Natural and Human made changes" from class five science text book and intended to supplement on the classroom teaching made by the teacher. I hope this video will help my students comprehend more about the content on the topic mentioned above. 

                                            4th king Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye wangchuk King J igme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth ruler of Bhutan, born in 1955 in Dechencholing palace, Thimphu ascended the throne when he was just 17 years old, making him the youngest monarch in the world then. The King had received a modern education when he was a child as he studied in India and the United Kingdom. He was very close to his father, often accompanying him on tours to remote parts of Bhutan. Through those experiences, he was able to gain first-hand knowledge of Bhutan and its people. During his reign, he continued with the phase of modernization and socio-economic reforms that his father had set in motion. The King continued to establish international relations, joining many regional cooperative bodies and making itself heard in the United Nations, cementing the nation’s independent and sovereign status. The King also kickstarted the process of decentralizing his power, and in 1998, the r

                                                        Summer  Summer, Summer..... summer is almost here. I can see it all around. Fruits on the tree top. Green grasses on the ground. Rain fall in the sky. Its time to have fun. Trips to the swimming pool. Are always such fun Along with baseball, and games where we run. I love summer time. Summer summer, Is almost here. I can hardly wait. Lets give a big cheers. summer time is very best.