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TIBET

Tibet refers to the entity composing of U-Tsang, Kham and Amdo provinces. It should not be confused to mean only the "Tibetan Autonomous Region" (TAR), which is less than half the landmass of Tibet with only one-third of the total Tibetan population.
1. Land Size: 2.5 million square kilometres, which includes U-Tsang, Kham and Amdo provinces. "Tibet Autonomous Region", consisting of U-Tsang and a small portion of Kham, consists of 1.2 million square kilometres. The bulk of Tibet lies outside the "TAR".
2. Political Status: Occupied country and without United Nations' representation.
3. Average Altitude: 4,000 metres or 13,000 feet above sea level.
4. Administration: Under Chinese rule, Tibet is divided into the following administrative units: a) Tibet Autonomous Region, b) Qinghai Province, c) Tianzu Tibetan Autonomous County and Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, d) Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Mili Tibetan Autonomous County in Sichuan Province, e) Dechen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province.
5. Population: The total Tibetan population in Tibet is 6 million. Of them, 2.09 million live in the "TAR" and the rest in the Tibetan areas outside the "TAR".
6. Major Rivers: Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra in India), Machu (Yellow River in China), Drichu (Yangtse in China), Senge Khabab (Indus in India), Phungchu (Arun in India), Gyalmo Ngulchu (Salween in Burma) and Zachu (Mekong in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos).
7. Native Wildlife: Tibetan antelope, wild yak, wild ass and Tibetan argali, blue sheep, black-necked crane, Tibetan gazelle, giant panda, red panda, golden monkey.
8. Economy: Agriculture and animal husbandry.
9. Literacy Rate: Approximately 25 per cent.

TIBETAN IN EXILE

1. Population: Approximately 111,170 (Approximate worldwide distribution: India 85,000, Nepal 14,000, Bhutan 1,600, Switzerland 1,540, Rest of Europe 640, Scandinavia 110, USA and Canada 7,000, Japan 60, Taiwan 1,000, Australia and New Zealand 220 (Based on Tibetan Demographic Survey of 1998, Planning Council, Dharamsala)
2. Constitution: Charter of the Tibetans in Exile
3. Judiciary: The Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission is the highest judicial organ of the CTA, and is headed by the Chief Justice Commissioner (CJC) and two other Justice Commissioners, all of whom are nominated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama for final approval by the Assembly.
4. Legislature: Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) with 46 members (43 elected directly by the exile population and three appointed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama). The term of office is five years.
5. Executive: The Kashag (Cabinet) is the apex executive body. The executive chief is elected directly by the exile population for a term of five years. He/she nominates other members of the Kashag and seeks approval for their appointment from the Assembly of Tibetan Peoples Deputies.
6. Major NGOs: Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Womens Association, Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy, Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet, National Democratic Party of Tibet, Students for Free Tibet and Longsho.
7. Foreign Missions: Based in New Delhi, New York, Geneva, Tokyo, London, Canberra, Paris, Moscow, Pretoria and Taipei.
8. Livelihood: Sweater-selling business, agriculture, agro-industries, handicraft exports, service sector
9. Education: Total school enrolment is 85 to 90 percent of school age.

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				TIBET Tibet refers to the entity composing of U-Tsang, Kham and Amdo provinces. It should not be confused to mean only the "Tibetan Autonomous Region" (TAR), which is less than half the landmass of Tibet with only one-third of the total Tibetan population. 1. Land Size: 2.5 million square kilometres, which includes U-Tsang, Kham and Amdo provinces. "Tibet Autonomous Region", consisting of U-Tsang and a small portion of Kham, consists of 1.2 million square kilometres. The bulk of Tibet lies outside the "TAR". 2. Political Status: Occupied country and without United Nations' representation. 3. Average Altitude: 4,000 metres or 13,000 feet above sea level. 4. Administration: Under Chinese rule, Tibet is divided into the following administrative units: a) Tibet Autonomous Region, b) Qinghai Province, c) Tianzu Tibetan Autonomous County and Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, d) Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and Mili Tibetan Autonomous County in Sichuan Province, e) Dechen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province. 5. Population: The total Tibetan population in Tibet is 6 million. Of them, 2.09 million live in the "TAR" and the rest in the Tibetan areas outside the "TAR". 6. Major Rivers: Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra in India), Machu (Yellow River in China), Drichu (Yangtse in China), Senge Khabab (Indus in India), Phungchu (Arun in India), Gyalmo Ngulchu (Salween in Burma) and Zachu (Mekong in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos). 7. Native Wildlife: Tibetan antelope, wild yak, wild ass and Tibetan argali, blue sheep, black-necked crane, Tibetan gazelle, giant panda, red panda, golden monkey. 8. Economy: Agriculture and animal husbandry. 9. Literacy Rate: Approximately 25 per cent. TIBETAN IN EXILE 1. Population: Approximately 111,170 (Approximate worldwide distribution: India 85,000, Nepal 14,000, Bhutan 1,600, Switzerland 1,540, Rest of Europe 640, Scandinavia 110, USA and Canada 7,000, Japan 60, Taiwan 1,000, Australia and New Zealand 220 (Based on Tibetan Demographic Survey of 1998, Planning Council, Dharamsala) 2. Constitution: Charter of the Tibetans in Exile 3. Judiciary: The Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission is the highest judicial organ of the CTA, and is headed by the Chief Justice Commissioner (CJC) and two other Justice Commissioners, all of whom are nominated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama for final approval by the Assembly. 4. Legislature: Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) with 46 members (43 elected directly by the exile population and three appointed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama). The term of office is five years. 5. Executive: The Kashag (Cabinet) is the apex executive body. The executive chief is elected directly by the exile population for a term of five years. He/she nominates other members of the Kashag and seeks approval for their appointment from the Assembly of Tibetan Peoples Deputies. 6. Major NGOs: Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Womens Association, Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy, Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet, National Democratic Party of Tibet, Students for Free Tibet and Longsho. 7. Foreign Missions: Based in New Delhi, New York, Geneva, Tokyo, London, Canberra, Paris, Moscow, Pretoria and Taipei. 8. Livelihood: Sweater-selling business, agriculture, agro-industries, handicraft exports, service sector 9. Education: Total school enrolment is 85 to 90 percent of school age. TOP
















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