| Full Name |
Tibet Autonomous Region of China |
| Area |
1.2 million sq. km |
| Population |
Approximately 23 Million |
| People |
Over 40 Ethnic Groups & 70 Spoken Language
|
| Capital |
Lhasa (Population 200,000)
|
| People |
Tibetan & Chinese |
| Language |
Tibeto-Burmese, Tibetan and Chinese |
| Religion |
90% Buddhist, 1% Muslim, 3% bon, 6% Others |
| Currency
|
Yuan (Y 8.00 = US$ 1.00) |
| Government |
Occupied by China in 1949/1950
|
| Geography |
Tibet has border with India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Burma
|
| Climate< |
Spring (May to June) - Best weather condition,
May to Mid September Winter - (October to April) |
| What to wear |
Light weight clothing is recommended for May to
June, Warm garments are required from September to April. An umbrella or a
raincoat is a must for the Summer season. |
| Voltage |
Standard voltage only 220 volts. |