The notion of having a "happiness index" to track a country's power to smile, not just to spend, used to be the quirky preserve of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.

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Only one murder has been committed this year in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.

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The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is on the list because of its unique, carefully preserved culture.

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The tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan has implemented a policy of Gross National Happiness.

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