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The geography in Tibet paves the way for its unique flora and fauna. This has led to the development of herbal medicines that help with various health problems. Many of these medicines have histories dating back thousands of years.
Tibet is located in central Asia and is often called the "Roof of the World", as it is the highest region in the world. The average elevation of Tibet is over 4000 meters. Most of the people live in elevations ranging from 1200 to 5100 meters. Tibet has around 50 peaks, which are above 7000 meters in height. The southern part of Tibet is in the Himalayas, which has many of the world's highest summits. The world's most famous and highest peak, Mount Everest (8848m) can be ventured also from Tibet beside Nepal.
Tibet's land is known to be isolated and mysterious. The mountain ranges are spread out, rounded, disconnected and separated by flat valleys of little depth. Sunshine is perpetual and intense, however with the thin air, which does not hold heat, the sunshine feels warm, but evenings are cold.
The country has many large and small lakes and hot springs. With the mountains, Tibet is the source and dividing line for many major rivers of the Asian continent, Brahmaputra being the most important one.
The region is a great plateau, which is 1.2 million square kilometers in size. It has many localized climates and six vertical climatic belts, ranging from high and frigid to subtropical. The climate, geography, and environment in which people live - grasslands, river, valleys, mountains, and plains play an important part in shaping the lifestyle and customs of the people.
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