Tibet

Also known as Thibet, Greater Tibet, Tibetan cultural zone, Tibetan Highland, Tibetan Tableland, Tibetan Plateau, Tubet, Tangut

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Demonym: Тибетці
Population: 3002166
Area: 2500000
Elevation: 4380
Image: 拷贝 (70097727).jpeg

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Names and etymologies
Language
History
Tibetan Empire
Yuan dynasty
Phagmodrupa, Rinpungpa and Tsangpa dynasties
Rise of Ganden Phodrang and Buddhist Gelug school
Qing dynasty
Post-Qing period
Since 1950
Geography
Mountains and rivers
Climate
Wildlife
Regions
Cities, towns and villages
Economy
Development zone
Demographics
Culture
Religion
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Tibetan art
Architecture
Music
Festivals
Cuisine
Sports
See also
References
Citations
Sources
Further reading
External links

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Tibet () is a region in the western part of East Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau. It is the homeland of the Tibetans. Other ethnic groups also reside on the plateau, including Mongols, the Lhoba, Monpa, Qiang, Sherpa, and since the 20th century, Han and Hui peoples. Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of . Lying within the Himalayas, the highest point in Tibet is Mount Everestthe highest peak on Earth, standing above sea level.