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The Tibetan population has been been increasing in the past years, due to improved quality of life and improved health in the region. The population in Tibet is roughly around 3.03 million people. Native Tibetans make up 2.73 million of the 3 million people. Even though they are part of the People's Republic of China, they are somewhat isolated from the Chinese, both geographically and culturally.
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The Tibetan population in Tibet is on the rise. In fact, their population has more than doubled since 1964. Some of the reasons for this, as stated before, is better healthcare and improved quality of life. Native Tibetans still make up more than 90% of this region in China. In Tibet, the average life expectancy increased from 35 years in 1959, to currently 67 years. The average death during childbirth fell from 5,000 in every 100,000, to a much improved 247 in every 100,000 pregnet women. As shown in the graph, the population has been increasing steadily because of these factors.
The Tibet region is the second largest province in China and has the lowest population density as well. In fact, the region is the most sparsely populated area in the world. Tibet's population density is around 2.05 people per square km. The majority of the people live in the southern and eastern portions of the region. Because of the high elevation the northern part of Tibet is nearly uninhabited. The rugged terrain and harsh weather makes growing crops here nearly impossible. This northern area is so sparsely populated it is called "no man's land."
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Since 1965 Tibet has greatly increased the number of schools. However, many Tibetans are at a great disadvantage. Most of the secondary schools are taught in the Chinese language and the native Tibetans are faced with a serious obstacle. Only 10% of Tibetan children continue their education to secondary school. Even in Tibet University, all of the classes are taught in Chinese, expect the Tibetan language. The Chinese government does this to try and integrate the people of Tibet into their society. The literacy rate in Tibet is roughly 48%. Only 13% of women are literate and 35% of men.