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TIBET
 
TIBET AUT. REG. -Lhasa is the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and located in the valley plain on the middle reaches of the Lhasa River, a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River flowing across the city, and the city at an altitude of 3,658 meters above sea level. It covers a total area of 29,518 square kilometers with a population of 450,000, which include urban residents 145,000, of whom 87% are Tibetans, the other ethnic groups including Han and Hui people. Lhasa is famous for its long history, brilliant culture, unique ethnic customs and habits, numerous cultural relics and scenic spots and strong religious mentality is one of the first group of the state historic and cultural cities listed by the State Council of China.

Nature resources and Pillar Industries
Lhasa has discovered more than 30 minerals such iron, copper, lead, gold, coal, corundum, plaster stone, sulfur and kaolin. The reserves of corundum and geothermal heat rank first in the country of China, natural sulfur third place, and kaolin fifth place. Lhasa has over 20 types of herbal medicine including Chinese caterpillar fungus, the bulb of fritillary, snow lotus and rhubarb, and abounds in animal husbandry and agricultural products. Lhasa pillar industries range from mining, construction to building materials, tourism to ethnic minority handicrafts and so on.