In this peaceful Buddhist country, protecting all living beings is the law. You can't catch fish for food, and even if you get a special permit to fish for fun, you must put them back immediately!
In most parts of the world, a river is a place for a fishing trip and a tasty dinner. But in Bhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom, the fish swim without a worry in the world.
Bhutan is a deeply Buddhist country. They believe that all living creatures - from the smallest ant to the biggest fish - deserve to live in peace. Because of this, the government has officially banned commercial fishing and hunting.
If you are a tourist who loves fishing, it is very difficult to get a permit. If you finally get one, the rules are strict:
Instead of just measuring money (GDP), Bhutan measures Gross National Happiness. A big part of that happiness is living in harmony with nature. By keeping the rivers full of fish, they keep their environment healthy and their spirits happy.
In Bhutan, a fish is a neighbor, not a meal. It's one of the few places on Earth where nature and humans have a strict "no-harm" agreement!