Lhasa

Or La·sa,

[lah-suh, -sah, las-uh]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Tibet, in the SE part: sacred city of Lamaism. About 12,000 feet (3,650 meters) above sea level.

Lhasa

/ ˈlɑːsə /

noun

1. a city in SW China, capital of Tibet, at an altitude of 3606 m (11 830 ft): for centuries the sacred city of Lamaism and residence of the Dalai Lamas from the 17th century until 1950; known as the Forbidden City because it was closed to Westerners until the beginning of the 20th century; annexed by China in 1951. The Dalai Lama fled after an unsuccessful revolt against Chinese rule in 1959. Pop: 131 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

"The weather at this time of the year has been changing every year in recent years, we can't promise our clients anything," said Passang, a travel agent in the Tibetan capital Lhasa.

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The visit to Lhasa, which sits at an altitude that could pose health problems for the 72-year-old, suggests a desire to stamp his authority over the region.

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In 2008 dozens were killed, rights groups estimated, as riots broke out in Lhasa over the Chinese government's treatment of Tibetans.

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Lhasa is located 11,998 feet above sea level and the high altitude means there is less oxygen available.

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Lhasa in Tibet and Cusco in Peru are among the rare examples.

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