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Question
What kind of plateau is the Plateau of Tibet?
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Solution
The Plateau of Tibet is an inter-mountain plateau, i.e., a plateau located between mountain ranges. It lies between the Kunlun and the Himalayas. The Plateau of Tibet is also called the ‘Roof of the World,’ as it is the highest flat land in the world.
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