Agricultural and live stock raising have traditionally been the mainstay of the kingdom’s economy. They contribute about 45% to the GNP. 70% of Bhutan’s population live on subsistence farming growing rice, barley, millet, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard, chili and vegetables. Local cheese is made from cow and yak milk, air-dried yak meat considered a delicacy. Forestry adds another 15% to GNP.
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