Guide Note

Formerly under independent rule, Tibet is a region in central Asia, that has been under the administration of the People's Republic of China since 1951.

The mountainous terrain of Tibet, and the people's historical suspicion toward outsiders, had for many centuries allowed Tibet's political and religious institutions to operate largely unaffected by outside influence. Shortly after the Chinese annexation, Tibet's supreme religious and secular leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, has governed from exile in Dharamsala, India.

Fast Facts

Capital: Lhasa
Population: 2.62 Million
Currency: Renminbi
Official Language: Chinese & Tibetan

Tibet and Buddhism

A unique form of Buddhism has come from Tibet. It is a subset of Tantric Buddhism, and it has influence many aspects of Tibetan culture well beyond religion. Art, architecture, music, and cuisine are just a few aspects of Tibetan culture that have been influenced by Buddhism. This is largely due to the influence wielded by the Tibetan Monks and their leader, the Dalai Lama. Dalai Lamas have always been the spiritual leaders of the Tibet people, but at various times in their history, he has also been the head of the government. </note>

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Tibet

The Mahalo Top 7

The Official Website: Central Tibetan Administration
Official Site: The Status of Tibet
Wikipedia: Tibet
U.S. Department of State: Tibet
Portals to the World: Tibet
BBC News: Tibet
Video: Dalai Lama attacks China over Tibet (Time: 3:06)

Tibet News

China Tibet Information Center: Tibet News
Google News: Tibet
BBC News: Tension in Tibet
WashingtonPost.com: In Tibetan Monasteries, the Heavy Hand of the Party (April 6, 2008)
Guardian: 'Oh my God, someone has a gun ...' (March 15, 2008)

Tibet Travel Information

- Mahalo's tips on How to Get a Passport
U.S. Department of State: China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region Travel Alert
International Campaign for Tibet: Travel in Tibet: Overview and Ethical Guidelines
Tibet Travel.info: Travel to Tibet, Tibet Travel Permit, Tibet Map
Kotan.org: Tibet and Himalayas

Tibet Politics

Official Web Site: Tibetan Government in Exile's
Official Website: Central Tibetan Administration
Wikipedia: Dalai Lama
International Campaign for Tibet: The Legal Status of Tibet

Tibet Aid and Activism

Official Site: Tibetan Aid Project | Blog
Official Site: World Artists For Tibet
Rangzen: Independence Movement
SaveTibet.org: Pro Tibet Campaign
TibetanUprising.org: Tibetan Community and News

Tibet Facts and History

Haiwei Trails: Timeline of Tibet
En.Tibet.cn: History of Tibet
Wikipedia: History of Tibet
Friends of Tibet.org: History of Tibet, Map of Tibet
Tibet Travel Information: Tibet History

Tibet Maps and Geography

The Goverment of Tibet In Exile: Tibet at a glance
Wikipedia: Geography of Tibet
Asia Planet.com: Tibet Information
Uniquetreks.com: Geography of Tibet
China Highlights: Map of Tibet

Tibet Capital

China Tibet Information Center: 拉萨 (Lhaso)
Wikipedia: Lhasa
Weather Underground: Lhasa, Tibet Forecast

Tibet Major Cities

Wikipedia: Shigatse
Travel China Guide.com: Shigatse Travel Guide

Tibet Photos and Videos

YouTube: BBC: Clash that 'sparked' Tibet's violent protests (Time: 1:35)
BBC Video: Dalai Lama on Tibet killings (Time: 1:32)
YouTube Search: Tibet
Google Image Search: Tibet
Yahoo! Image Search: Tibet

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