Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 4,380 m (14,000 ft). [5][6] Lying within the Himalayas, the highest point in Tibet is Mount Everest – the highest peak on Earth, …

Dec 3, 2025 · Tibet, historic region and autonomous region of China that is often called ‘the roof of the world.’ It occupies a vast area of plateaus and mountains in Central Asia, including …

Jan 7, 2025 · Tibet, the remote and mainly-Buddhist territory known as the "roof of the world", is governed as part of China. Historically, Tibet was made up of three major areas - U-Tsang, …

Dec 16, 2025 · Tibet lies at the center of Asia, with an area of 2.5 million square kilometers. The earth’s highest mountains, a vast arid plateau and great river valleys make up the physical …

Discover Tibet’s unique history, from its flourishing empire in the 7th and 8th centuries and the introduction of Buddhism, to the challenges faced under Chinese occupation. Learn about the …

The term TIBET here means the whole of Tibet known as Cholka-Sum (U-Tsang, Kham and Amdo).

Introduction to facts of Tibet including history, geography, culture, people, time, region, governments and other facts.