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CHINA TIBET |
Tibet (Tibetan: Wylie: bod, pronounced Chinese: 西藏; pinyin: Xī Zàng) is a plateau region in Asia and a disputed territory, north of the Himalayas. It is home to the indigenous Tibetan people, and to some other ethnic groups such as Monpas and Lhobas, and is inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people. Tibet is the highest region on earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft).
The ''Roof ot the World'' has enjoyed indipendence for very short periods of time. Since 1950 it's an autonomous province of China.
World'' has enjoyed indipendence for very short periods of time. Since 1950 it's an autonomous province of China.
