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City of Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan with a population of about 100,000.
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Traffic police
There are no traffic lights in Thimphu. The traffic is conducted by a policeman in the main intersection.
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Saturday market
The basket on the left contains leaves which are used to wrap chopped up bits of beetlenuts - which are in the basket on the right. When you chew them they produce a tobacco-like sensation.
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Saturday market
A woman sorts leaves to wrap chopped beetlenuts.
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Saturday market
Typical items for sale at the market - a basket of green beans, yak hair ropes, and dried yak cheese.
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Monastery
This young monk is carrying a Buddhist sculpture made out of butter.
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Community clean-up
As non-biodegradable containers are relatively new to Bhutan, litter is becoming a problem in the cities and town. On this day, the Tourism Commission organized a community clean-up around downtown Thimphu.
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