| Tibet, the very name evokes feelings of awe and mystery. A land of ancient Buddhist culture, awesome landscapes, artistic monasteries and centuries-old caravan trails, Tibet is a destination out of the ordinary. | |
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Famed as the Roof of the World, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China lies on a plateau at an average elevation of 4,000 m. It is bounded by the Kunlun mountains to north and the Himalayan to the south. Tibet covers an area of 1.2 million sq. km, and has a population of 2.3 million. |
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