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- Capital: LhasaBBC News: Country Profiles: Tibet
- Area: 471,700 square milesBBC News: Country Profiles: Tibet
- Governor: Champa PhuntsokFOX News: China on Alert for Unrest on Key Tibet Anniversary (March 10, 2009)
- De facto leader: Dalai Lama
- Population: 2.87 MillionFOX News: China on Alert for Unrest on Key Tibet Anniversary (March 10, 2009)
- Currency: RenminbiBBC News: Country Profiles: Tibet
- Official Language: Chinese & TibetanBBC News: Country Profiles: Tibet
- Primary religion: BuddhismBBC News: Country Profiles: Tibet
- Primary exports: Hand crafts, livestockBBC News: Country Profiles: Tibet
- Media in the area is controlled by the Chinese governmentBBC News: Country Profiles: Tibet
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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.
In March 2009, China once again put the region on high alert because of the 50th anniversary of the failed revolt in 1959. While the Chinese government blames the Dalai Lama on continued protests in the region, he has openly called for peaceful resolution to the conflict and autonomy of the region rather than independence.CNN: Tensions high on Tibet anniversary (March 8, 2009)
History
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.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.-
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Tibet Questions
What does it take to visit Tibet? Who gives Visa? China? Is it easy to get a visa? What are the restrictions? 2 AnswersThere's a great website on accesstibet that explains everything you need to know. Safe travels! http://www.accesstibettour.com/faq-b.html read more
What are the political power structures in China and how do they work? 1 Answerhttp://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20090309/0019b91ec8450b1eeb9f05.jpg * Personalized Rule at the Top (the Core) No formal rules define the relati... read more -
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




