Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan in the Electronic Passport

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Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan

Sri Lanka

Thirty-three miles southeast of India is the teardrop shaped island nation of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka was once covered with rainforest, but most of the forest has been cut down to make room for farming and development. Many scientists believe deforestation has caused severe droughts in Sri Lanka. More than 45,000 people have been killed in a civil war in on the island since 1983. Ethnic Hindu militants are fighting a guerrilla war against the Buddhist majority. They hope to create a separate state for themselves in northeast Sri Lanka.

Nepal and Bhutan

The kingdoms Nepal and Bhutan are two of the poorest and least developed nations in the world. Located high in the Himalayas, Nepal and Bhutan are very isolated, in fact, Bhutan had no paved roads until the 1960s. Until recently, few people visited either nation. Bhutan continues to discourage tourists and other foreigners because they want to protect their traditional culture. Nepal encourages tourism, but only the heartiest of people are able to hike its mountains and enjoy its majestic scenery.

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To cite this page:
Dowling, Mike., "The Electronic Passport to Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan," available from http://www.mrdowling.com/612-othernations.html; Internet; updated Saturday, January 20, 2001 2:08 PM