Physiography of Tibet Himalayas
Tibet, like most regions of the Himalayas, is divided into several distinct terrain's and climates. The country's range of landscapes are extreme, ranging from lush vegetation to high altitude desert at an average of three miles above sea level. Brilliant yellow fields of mustard give way to snow capped Himalayan mountains set against massive expanses of blue sky.

Political Geography of Tibet Himalayas
The Tibetan people are descendants of Central Asian nomads. Most people live in farming villages in the valleys of the Outer Plateau where the climate is mild and the land is fertile. Lhasa, the capital, is located in this region and even in the winter the temperature is not too cold and days are clear. Those who are not farmers are yak-herding nomads, though to a certain extent the entire population is mobile. 

Tibetan culture is synonymous with Tibetan Buddhism, into which Bon, Tibet's indigenous religion, and traditional folk rituals honoring local deities, have been absorbed. Buddhism influences every aspect of daily life and is evident in the ubiquitous shrines, offerings, and prayer flags decorating village paths. 

The official language of the country is now Chinese, though the Tibetans, who have become outnumbered in their own land, continue to speak Tibetan. The Dalai Lama's Government in Exile in Dharamsala, India continues to lobby the international community to support Tibetan autonomy and basic human rights.