RegionThe region in the world that can best be proven to be a region is Tibet, which is part of a larger region called the Trans-Himalaya. It is located on the Qingzang Plateau and the southern part is the main area of ​​interest. It is located near some of the largest mountains in the world. They include Mount Everest (8,848 m) – the highest mountain in the world, Namcha Barwa (7,756 m / 25,445 ft) – around which the Brahmaputra carves a fantastic gorge to enter India, and Gurla Mandhata (7,728 m / 25,355 ft). )” (library.thinkquest.org). The area is in China and is located near Nepal and India. Tibet is a little-known region of China, as most trekking companies are attracted to the Nepal region. In fact, according to Jon Krakauer, not only does Nepal charge more money to climb the famous mountain range, but "sixteen of the thirty expeditions last spring [1995] were climbing on the Nepalese side of the mountain." (Krakauer, In Thin Air, page 27). However, although not well known, the Tibet-Himalaya region has many common features, both physical, human and cultural. Physical Characteristics The Tibet region has common physical characteristics. The altitude of this area is the highest altitude in the world inhabited by all humans, with "an average altitude of 4,875 m (16,000 ft)" (The World Encyclopedia 2005). The region is very mountainous, with few fields, the Brahmaputra valley being the only place where people farm; it is also the only region with a major city (The World Encyclopedia 2005). Tibet has a large amount of mineral resources that it exploits, including "gold, copper and uranium" (The World Encyclopedia 2005). To imagine Tibet, you really have to imagine the mountainous areas, with in the middle of paper...... who inhabit Tibet are native to the country. The reason why it could be classified as a formal region is that it is classified according to its common characteristics. We could talk about a functional region based on what people do, but this would be extremely difficult to achieve because it is so diverse. A perceptual region is also possible, but that doesn't seem to make as much sense as classifying it as a formal region. Conclusion In conclusion, Tibet is a unique part of China which is also a unique region. It has unique physical features, an interesting human element, and a diverse culture that remains strong throughout the region. Tibet would be best described as a formal region due to the fact that the physical, human and cultural characteristics are the same throughout the country. Tibet is certainly a unique place, but above all a unique region.