Tibet
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Province:Tibet (Chinese: 西藏, Pinyin: Xī Zàng)
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Population :2,840,000
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Area :1,228,400 square km (474,300 square mile)
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Overview:With an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft), Tibet has long been a favored destination for tourists from around the world.
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.
