| Area |
1,221,700 square kilometres. |
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| Terrain |
The average elevation is 5,000m (16,500 ft) most of the populated areas lie between 3,500 and 4,000m (11,500-1300 ft) elevation. |
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| Population |
According to a 1982 Chinese census, Tibet's population numbered 1.89 million. |
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| Capital |
Lhasa, the capital, is estimated to hold 150,000 pop. |
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| Language |
Tibetan language. |
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| Climate |
Arid and cold with rain falling between June and September. |
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| Season |
Cold : November to late-April.
Rainy : Mid-May to July.
Balmy : July to October |
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| Clothing |
Dress warmth and in layers as there are considerable temperature differences between dawn and noon, sun and shade. With butter in every monastery and dust blowing across every road, casual and dark-coloured clothing are advised. From October to April a down jacket is essential. |
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| Water |
It is advisable to use water sterilisation tablets or stick to tea and soft drink. |
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| Inoculations |
There are no immunisations requirements for Tibet. |
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