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___ Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region)Destination Tibet, a virtual travel guide to the "Land of Snows". Tibet is located in Asia, north of India, on the Tibetan Plateau, the world's highest region. Since China's "Peaceful Liberation of Tibet" in 1949-50, Tibet is part of the People's Republic of China.This page aims to give you a broad overview on Tibet's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this nation, e.g.: official web sites of Tibet, Tibet issues, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions and more like weather information, maps, statistics and news from and about Tibet. |
 Tenzin Gyatso, Tibet's 14th Dalai Lama |
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Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) | Xizang Zizhiqu |
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 Flag of Tibet Background: Tibet is comprised of the three provinces of Amdo (now split by China into the provinces of Qinghai, Gansu & Sichuan), Kham (largely incorporated into the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Qinghai), and U-Tsang (which, together with western Kham, is today referred to by China as the Tibet Autonomous Region). The Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) comprises less than half of historic Tibet and was created by China in 1965 for administrative reasons. It is important to note that when Chinese officials and publications use the term "Tibet" they mean only the TAR. Tibetans use the term Tibet to mean the three provinces described above, i.e., the area traditionally known as Tibet before the 1949-50 invasion. (Source: The Office of Tibet) border countries: Bhutan, India, Nepal, Myanmar (Burma) related countries: China |
 Tibet in its former extension until 1949 Official Name: Xizang Zizhiqu short form: Xizang int'l long form: Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) int'l short form: Tibet etymological : the name Tibet is derived from the Sanskrit word Trivistapa which means "heaven." Tibetans called their homeland Bod. Suggested ISO Country Code: ti Capital City: Lhasa (3 650 m above sea level) Other Cities: Shigatse, Gyangtse, Qamdo, Jyekundo, Dartsedo, Golmud, Lhatse, Maqin, Pelbar, Sakya, Tingri. Government: Type: Communist party-led state (People's Republic of China) The Tibet Autonomous Region was founded on 9 September 1965. Geography: Location: Asia, north of India, located on the Tibetan Plateau, the world's highest region. Area--TAR: 1.2m sq km (471 700 sq miles), Bod: 2.5 million sq. km, approximately the size of Western Europe. Terrain: 70% Grassland; from high plateau to tropical forest Climate: Average temperture 28 degrees Celsius (Summer) -15 degrees Celsius (in Winter), extremely dry except during rainy season (July-August) People: Population: 2.62 million Ethnic Groups: primarily ethnic Tibetans; Menba, Lhoba, Mongols, Hui and a growing number of Han Chinese. Religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Animism Languages: Tibetan, Chinese Literacy: NA Natural resources: Forests, wildlife, mineral resources, uranium (world's largest uranium reserve), hydro-, geothermal energy. Agriculture products: Livestock and livestock products. Industries: Mining, wool spinning, carpets, forestry, food processing, printing, building materials and machinery, tourism. Currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) (Source: China's Tibet Fact and Figures and others) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of TibetChinese Government Online Project(in Chinese only) Tibet -- Its Ownership And Human Rights Situation The People's Republic of China White Papers express China's position or better possession of Tibet. Diplomatic Missions China's Missions Overseas Listb of Diplomatic Missions of China Abroad. Tibetan Government in Exile Tibetan Government The Tibetan Government in Exile's Official Web Site by The Office of Tibet, the official agency of H.H. the Dalai Lama, London. TibetNet Central Tibetan Administration offices - Dharamsala, India. Maps of Tibet Administrative Map of ChinaPolitical Map of China's Administrative Divisions. General map of Tibet Shows borders of Historical Tibet, Tibet between 1914-1950, since 1950 and after 1965. Historical Map of Tibet (1897) Relief map of Tibet The Tibet Map Institute Presents a unique map series of Tibet.  Google
Earth TibetZoomable satellite view of Xizang (Tibet). Google
Earth LhasaZoomable satellite view of Lhasa. Google
Earth Mount KailashZoomable satellite view of Mount Kailash region. Google
Earth Mount EverestZoomable satellite view of Mount Everest region. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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NewsTibet Information NetworkIndependent news and research service. Tibet Times A Tibetan language newspaper. International News Sources BBC News Country Profile: Tibet With links to Tibet related news and background information. Human Rights Amnesty International: China Amnesty International Reports. Human Rights Watch: China and Tibet Background Briefings. Press freedom Reporters sans frontières - China Annual report 2007 about Press freedom in the country. |
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Arts & Culture
The Art of TibetHimalayan Art Resources. Art-Tibet Sacred himalayan art pieces and ritual objects. |
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Business & EconomyInvest TibetOfficial Chinese website to promoting investments in Tibet Autonomous Region. |
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Destination Tibet - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover the "Land of Snows":China in Brief Chinese site on Population & Ethnic Groups. China's Tibet Tibet information by China Internet Information Center. China's Tibet Tibet magazine - Tibet from the Chinese point of view. Tibet at a glance Brief description of Tibet. Tibet Online USA based site provides information on the plight of Tibet. Travel to Tibet Thorough information on travelling in Tibet albeit a lack of up-to-dateness (2003.) xizang.net Chinese site, Travel to Tibet -- Holy Mountain, Sacred Water (Chinese GB Only) Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's guide to Tibet. Lhasa Lhasa Lhasa Information on Lhasa, Tibet's capital by chinats. Images Images of Greater Tibet Pictures of Greater Tibet from Professor Sung. Travel China Tibet Information Center Official China Tibet Tour site with travel and tourism information on TAR. Tibet Travel Tibet travel and tourism site by a travel agency. Hotels NEW Hotels in Tibet Find a Hotel in Tibet. |
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EducationTibet UniversitySite of the Tibet University, founded in 1985 (in Chinese.) |
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EnvironmentHope for Tibet's EnvironmentDalai Lama's speech at the Endangered Tibet Conference in Sydney 1996. State of Tibet's environment Information on Tibets Grassland, cropland and Chinese agricultural policies. Tibet Environmental Watch (TEW) Site with the focus on Tibetan environment and the relationship of Tibetan nomads and farmers with the environment. Tibet Heritage Fund A non-profit organization with international members and supporters, is committed to the preservation and advancement of Tibetan Cultural Heritage. |
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HistoryTibet: A Brief Historyby Students for a Free Tibet at UVA Independence: The right of the Tibetan people History of Tibetan-Chinese relations. Chinese DynastiesTimeline of Chinese Imperial and Modern Dynasties. |
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International Tibet OrganizationsFree Tibet CampaignBased in London, stands for the Tibetans' right to decide their own future. International Campaign for Tibet ICT works to promote human rights and self-determination for Tibetans and to protect their culture and environment The Milarepa Fund Non profit organization for peace and the freedom of Tibet Students for a Free Tibet Formed in 1994 under the guidance of the U.S. Tibet Committee and the International Campaign for Tibet Tibet Fund The umbrella organization for making donations to Tibetans, New York. |
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Searchtibetsearch.comTibet portal and index of Tibet related sites. Additional Information on TibetOpen Directory Project: TibetWikipedia: Tibet WWW VL Tibetan Studies |
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