Interesting facts about Tibet

There are around 7 million Tibetans in the world and about 98% of the Tibetan population resides in Tibet.

Tibet has an agricultural economy, with most of the people being farmers and herders

The currency of Tibet is Chinese Yuan Renminbi.

Tibetan Buddhism is the most widely followed religion in Tibet.

The staple food of Tibetan is Tsampa (roasted barley flour), while the national drink is salted butter tea.

The most famous animal belonging to the Tibetan is the yak. The yak is an integral part of Tibetan culture. These hardy creatures are still used for transport along steep and arduous mountain paths; their hair is woven into yarn; their hides can be used to make boots and boats; their meat is a nourishing source of protein; their milk provides healthy fat and is used to make butter, cheese, and yogurt; their dung is used to fuel fires. The Tibetan people do not waste anything; the yak provides everything from transportation to food to clothing to tents to entertainment!

The world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest is on the border of Tibet and Nepal. The plateau of Tibet is the world’s highest plateau with an average elevation of over 4,500 meters. Therefore, Tibet is is commonly referred to as the ‘Roof of the World.