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Tibet
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Tibet, officially the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) (TAR) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a vast, high-altitude plateau located in Central Asia. Often referred to as the "Roof of the World," it is characterized by extreme elevation, arid conditions, and a unique cultural and religious heritage heavily influenced by Vajrayāna Buddhism. The geographical expanse of historical Tibet traditionally encompasses the political entity established under the [Ganden Phodrang](/entries/ganden-…
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Tibet
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Political Status
The political history of Tibet is complex, marked by periods of independence, tributary status under various Chinese dynasties, and the rule of the Ganden Phodrang government until 1951. Following the 1959 Tibetan Uprising, the 14th Dalai Lama fled into exile in India.
The People's Republic of China (PRC) administers the region as the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). International discourse continues regarding the status, autonomy, and go…