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Village in Tibet. Situated on a plateau in the Himalayas, Tibet is inhabited by nomadic groups, semi-nomads, and agriculturalists. The dry air and cold temperatures in the higher altitudes allow foodstuffs to be stored and preserved for long periods of time.
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Glaciers in Tibet. The Tibetan Plateau is the largest and highest-elevated region in the world, with an average height of 4,500 m/15,000 ft above sea-level. Glaciers are found on the snow-capped mountain of Muztag Ulu, which has an elevation of 7,282 m/23,892 ft.
Elevated area of fairly flat land, or a mountainous region in which the peaks are at the same height. An intermontane plateau is one surrounded by mountains. A piedmont plateau is one that lies between the mountains and low-lying land. A continental plateau rises abruptly from low-lying lands or the sea. Examples are the Tibetan Plateau and the Massif Central in France.
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