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Tibet “The earth’s rooftop” Tibet “The roof of the world”
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Tibet Tibet’s Flag
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Tibet’s Food Few vegetables can grow at such a high elevation Tibetans drink Butter Tea, made of yak butter and tea, several times a day.
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Environment Tibet is located on a plateau in the Himalayan mountain range. The climate is very dry
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Religion Buddhism plays a huge role in Tibetan culture Prayer flags, prayer wheels and prayer beads are visible representations of these strong beliefs There are _____ monasteries in Tibet, places where students can learn the teachings of Buddhism.
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The Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama is the religious and political leader of Tibet. The Dalai Lama remains the leader until death, when he is replaced by a child, who becomes the next Dalai Lama.
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Government The Tibetan people are traditionally governed by a theocracy, or a religious government, headed by the Dalai Lama. However, in recent years, the Chinese government has put Tibet under military rule, limiting the freedoms of the Tibetan people.
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