Tibet


The Kumbum stupa in Gyantse

Tibet

June

A visit to the nomads by Lake Nam Tso
At Lhamo Latso

Trek in Tibet

July

Trek to Lake Lhamo Latso - The Oracle Lake

Facts about Tibet

CapitalLhasa
Population13.5 millions
Area2.5M km2
GDP/capita
225 USD (2004)
Average life span
65 years
Language
Chinese, Tibetan
Literacy
~ 25  %
Rainy season
June-September
CurrencyYuan Renminbi CNY
Time zone
+7 h CET
Religion66% Buddhist
Government
Annexed by China since 1950
Bric-a-brac
The Mekong, Yangtse, Gula och Bhramaputra Rivers have their sources in Tibet