Tibet Facts

Here are general facts of Tibet Autonomous Region (Tibet), China. Through these Tibet Facts, you will get a overall image of it, and want to know more information of Tibet, please check Tibet Travel Guide, or Tibet Infor for details.

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Tibet -Tibet Autonomous Region
Coverage: over 1.2 million Square meters
Population: 2.9 million
Location: South West of China
( Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan)
Languages: Tibetan, Chinese.
Average temperature yearly: 8C
Time: GMT 8
Currency: Renminbi Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Best time to travel: from April to October
Average altitude: over 4,000 meters
Found: September 1st 1965
Top Food: Tsampa (roasted barley flour).
Top drink: salted butter tea.
Religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Animism.
Industries: Mining, forestry, tourism, wool spinning, carpets, forestry, building materials
Regions:            Lhasa
Shigatse (Xigaze)      Shannan (Lhoka)
Nyingchi                    Chamdo (Qamdo)
Nagqu (Nakchu)      Ngari (Ali)
Attractions:   Potala Palace
Jokhang Monastery    Namtso Lake
Norbulingka Palace    Yarlong Tsangpo River
Mount Everest        Mt Kailash

Frequently Asked Questions on Tibet:

The origin of Tibetan Nationality
Tibet Houses
Where is Tibet? And how to get to Tibet?
What is the most famous food of Tibet?
When is Tibetan New Year? How do they celebrate it?
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