Essee teemal Tiibet
gTsang) (Ü in the center, Tsang in the center-west, and Ngari (mNga' ris) in the far west)
covered the central and western portion of Tibet Autonomous Region. The distribution of
Amdo and eastern Kham into surrounding provinces was initiated by the Yongzheng Emperor
during the 18th century and has been continuously maintained by successive Chinese
governments.
Tibetan cultural influences extend to the neighboring states of Bhutan, Nepal, regions of India
such as Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul, and Spiti, and adjacent provinces of China where Tibetan
Buddhism is the predominant religion.
There are over 800 settlements in Tibet, Lhasa is Tibet's traditional capital and the capital of
Tibet Autonomous Region. Lhasa contains the world heritage site the Potala Palace and
Norbulingka, the residences of the Dalai Lama. Lhasa contains a number of significant
temples and monasteries which are deeply engrained in its history including Jokhang and
Ramoche Temple.
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