Lhasa
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City Name:Lhasa (Chinese: 拉萨, Pinyin: lasha)
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Population :373,000
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Area :53 square km (20.5 square mile)
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Overview:Lhasa is the administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, located at the foot of Mount Gephel.
With its world-wide reputation, the Potala Palace stands on the Red Hill overlooking the Tibetan city of Lhasa as a major national cultural monument
Located in the center of the ancient city of Lhasa, the Jokhang Monastery was built in the seventh century by Songtsan Gambo, the Tang Princess Wen Cheng.
