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Bookmark or Share- Brief History and Geography of TibetTibet closed its borders to foreigners in 1792, keeping the British of India (Tibet's southwestern neighbor) at bay until the British desire for a trade route with China caused them to take Tibet by force in 1903.
- Tibet | History, Map, Capital, Population, Language ...Tibet, historic region and autonomous region of China that is often called ‘the roof of the world.’ It occupies a vast area of plateaus and mountains in Central Asia, including Mount Everest. The name Tibet is derived from the Mongolian Thubet, the Chinese Tufan, the Tai Thibet, and the Arabic Tubbat.
- Central Tibetan AdministrationTibet, the Roof of the World, is a vast country – over two-thirds the size of India or more than two and half times the size of Austria, Denmark, France and Germany put together. It is a land rich in minerals and the variety of its flora and fauna. And, contrary to popular belief, Tibet is not entir
- Is Tibet a country? | Free TibetTibet has maintained a unique culture, written and spoken language, religion and political system for centuries. In 1913, the 13th Dalai Lama - Tibet's political and spiritual leader - issued a proclamation reaffirming Tibet’s independence: "We are a small, religious, and independent nation." The ...
- Tibet travel | China - Lonely PlanetExplore Tibet holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. | Tibet offers fabulous monasteries, breathtaking high-altitude walks, stunning views of the world’s highest mountains and one of the most likeable cultures you will ever encounter.
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