Tibet Region

A Tibet Region is an Asia that ...

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  • Tibet is a region in Central Asia, situated on the Tibetan Plateau, which is one of the highest and largest plateaus in the world. Historically, Tibet has been home to a unique culture, with deep spiritual and religious roots. The region is known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and distinctive Buddhist traditions.

    Tibet has a complex political history. The region was once an independent nation with its own government, headed by the Dalai Lama, who is both the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people. In 1950, the People's Republic of China (PRC) invaded Tibet, and in 1951, the Tibetan government was forced to sign the Seventeen Point Agreement, which effectively incorporated Tibet into China.

    Since then, Tibet has been an autonomous region within China, known as the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). However, the Chinese government's policies and actions in Tibet have been widely criticized for suppressing the local culture, religion, and human rights of the Tibetan people. Many Tibetans, including the current Dalai Lama (the 14th), have sought refuge in other countries, particularly India, where they continue to advocate for Tibetan autonomy and the preservation of their unique culture and identity.

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• (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibet Retrieved:2023-4-14.
  • Tibet (; Böd; ) is a region in Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau and spanning about . It is the homeland of the Tibetan people. Also resident on the plateau are some other ethnic groups such as the Monpa, Tamang, Qiang, Sherpa and Lhoba peoples and, since the 20th century, considerable numbers of Han Chinese and Hui settlers. Since the 1951 annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China, the entire plateau has been under the administration of the People's Republic of China. Tibet is divided administratively into the Tibet Autonomous Region, and parts of the Qinghai and Sichuan provinces.

    Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of . Located in the Himalayas, the highest elevation in Tibet is Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain, rising 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) above sea level. The Tibetan Empire emerged in the 7th century. At its height in the 9th century, the Tibetan Empire extended far beyond the Tibetan Plateau, from the Tarim Basin and Pamirs in the west, to Yunnan and Bengal in the southeast. It then divided into a variety of territories. The bulk of western and central Tibet (Ü-Tsang) was often at least nominally unified under a series of Tibetan governments in Lhasa, Shigatse, or nearby locations. The eastern regions of Kham and Amdo often maintained a more decentralized indigenous political structure, being divided among a number of small principalities and tribal groups, while also often falling under Chinese rule; most of this area was eventually annexed into the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Qinghai. The current borders of Tibet were generally established in the 18th century. Following the Xinhai Revolution against the Qing dynasty in 1912, Qing soldiers were disarmed and escorted out of the Tibet Area (Ü-Tsang). The region subsequently declared its independence in 1913, although this was not recognised by the subsequent Chinese Republican government. Later, Lhasa took control of the western part of Xikang. The region maintained its autonomy until 1951 when, following the Battle of Chamdo, Tibet was occupied and annexed by the People's Republic of China. The Tibetan government was abolished after the failure of the 1959 Tibetan uprising. Today, China governs western and central Tibet as the Tibet Autonomous Region while the eastern areas are now mostly autonomous prefectures within Sichuan, Qinghai and other neighbouring provinces. The Tibetan independence movement is principally led by the Tibetan diaspora. Human rights groups have accused the Chinese government of abuses of human rights in Tibet, including torture. With the growth of tourism in recent years, the service sector has become the largest sector in Tibet, accounting for 50.1% of the local GDP in 2020. The dominant religion in Tibet is Tibetan Buddhism; other religions include Bön, an indigenous religion similar to Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. Tibetan Buddhism is a primary influence on the art, music, and festivals of the region. Tibetan architecture reflects Chinese and Indian influences. Staple foods in Tibet are roasted barley, yak meat, and butter tea.

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