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Geography of Tibet Information
The beautiful land of Tibet is located on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, southwest frontier of China. Because of its elevation, which rises over 4,000 meters above sea level, Tibet is known to be the highest section in the world and was aptly named "Roof of the World". The fascinating geography of Tibet boasts the majestic mountain ranges of the Himalayas, where one can find the world's highest summit. The northern area of Tibet is bounded by China, on the western part is bordered by the Kashmir regions of India and the south the Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The geography of Tibet has three major divisions, the east, north and south. The eastern part is densely covered with lush rainforests. Some areas are now converted into agricultural fields mostly planted with wheat, barley and millet. During winter, the region can be extremely cold but surprisingly dry.Mountains in Tibet
Tibet,
because of its geographic location, supports the highest mountain
ranges and peaks in the world; thus considered as the "Roof of the
World" because of such feature. Its valleys, the mountain ranges'
bottom is actually higher than the other mountains in the world, and
the mountains rise thousands of feet above sea level. The mountain
peaks in Tibet does not only serve as borders between places but more
importantly, they give life and home to the people, animals, structures
and plants of Tibet. The mountain peaks in Tibet may vary in height, but they're
mostly above 20,000 feet. In the world's list of the highest mountain
peaks in the world, there are several mountain peaks in Tibet that are
included. Of course, topping the chart is Mt. Everest standing at
8,850m, there's Lhotse I at 8,516m, Makalu I at 8,463m, Cho Oyu at
8,201m, Shishma Pangma at 8,013, Kamet at 7,756m, Namcha Barwa at
7,756m, Gurla Mandhata at 7,728m, Ulugh Muztagh at 7,723m, Chang-tzu at
7,553m, Chomo Lhari at 7,327m, Alung Gangri at 7,315m, Gauri Sankar at
7,145m, Kangto at 7,090m, and Kailas at 6,714m. Some of the famous mountain peaks in Tibet are described here
to show what makes it distinct and attractive to most climbers and
mountaineers, besides its acclaimed height. First, of course is the
highest summit in the world, the Mt. Everest. Though it's named after
the British surveyor-general of India, Sir George Everest, it is also
as Sagamartha in Nepal and Quomolongma in Tibet. It has been mounted by
world famous mountain climbers and its summit is one if not the most
coveted and featured peak of all. Lhotse, Himalayas fourth highest peak
is located south of Mt. Everest, first climbed in 1956 as an
alternative route towards Mt. Everest's summit. Makalu, is an isolated
peak just east of Mt. Everest, its pyramid-like structure makes it more
impressive, though it is quite a difficult climb. Cho Oyu, is located
west of Mt. Everest, has become a familiar point for mountaineers who
would like to ascend the north side of Mt. Everest. Definitely, the mountain peaks in Tibet will awe everyone
who'll glance at its magnificence. If you're up for a climb, then go
for it, once you'll reach its summit, you'll surely be amazed at how
wonderful the world is from afar and atop. If you're one of those
tourists who just enjoy taking pictures, you'll have the whole
Himalayan mountain range to shoot. If you're one of those who just love
and appreciate beauty, you'll truly praise the heavens for having such
a wonderful place, like the mountain peaks in Tibet.
