Geography of Tibet:
Tibet, located on world highest and largest plateau annexed in late 1950’ as Autonomous Country of China. Tibet’s vast landscapes stretch from green forest to arid dry moonscapes, huddled in rain shadow behind the Northern Himalaya massive range.
Tibet with its high country known as the roof of the world and still retains mysterious as it was for many past hundred of centuries, travelers can feel the age of medieval period and a taste of Shangri-la.
Area of Tibet
Tibet covers total area of 471,900 sq. miles / 1,221, 700 sq.km extends 2,600 k.m. from West to East and 1,300 from North to South where high Himalayan are the barrier bordering neighboring countries, extends from 78° to 90° Longitude East and from 28° to 37° Latitude North.
Tibet with an average elevation of over 3000 meters / 8,000 ft reaches above 5,000 m where some villages are located even above 4,000 m high, where snow capped peak ranges from above 5,500 m, 6,000 m, 7000 m to 8,848 m which is the top of Mt. Everest.
Highest Mountains in Tibet
World highest mountains within Tibet are Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, Shisapangma and other over 6000 meters peaks. The southern border links Nepal and towards south West with India and Pakistan and towards south east Bhutan, Sikkim and all the way to Myanmar.
Since it open the door for visitors, one can travel by air or on surface reaching from mainland China and Nepal.
Topography and Vegitation of Tibet
Tibet a country of 20 % forested area 40 % farm land and agriculture fields with 40 % of desolate, arid and windswept desert like territory where some of the world highest and largest salt lakes exist in all parts of Tibet, the holy Manasarover Lake, Raksas Tal (lake) Pigatsho Lake, The turquoise color lake of Yamdrok Tsho and beautiful Nam-Tsho Lakes with many rivers Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) Karnali-Sutlej and Arun Rivers are some of the source of the rivers that fed from the glacier of Tibetan mountains.
Where is Tibet Located ?
Tibet is located in the southwest region of China, on the Tibetan Plateau. Its capital city, Lhasa, is located in the southeastern part of the region.
Location of Mount Everest in Tibet
Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet. The northern side of the mountain, which is in Tibet, is known as the North Col and is considered to be a more challenging climb than the South Col, which is in Nepal.
Tibet Borders and Neighbouring Countries
Tibet Autonomous region, China also known as Roof top of the world. Tibet shares borders with several countries, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. The Himalayan mountain range lies along the southern border of Tibet, separating it from the Indian subcontinent.
