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Which of the following regions is known as the 'roof of the world'?
1. Tibet
2. Ladakh 
3. Bhutan
4. Nepal

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Tibet

The correct answer is Tibet.

  • Tibet is known as the ‘Roof of the world’.
    • Central Asia's Tibetan Plateau is justifiably nicknamed "the roof of the world"- its average elevation is more than 4,500 meters (14,764 feet).
    • It is the world's highest and largest plateau, covering an area roughly four times the size of Texas.
    • The term usually refers to the mountainous interior of Asia, including the Pamirs, the Himalayas, Tibet, the Tian Shan, and the Altai Mountains.

Important Facts about Bhutan:

  • The current king of Bhutan is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
  • The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha.
  • The capital of Bhutan is Thimpu.
  • The currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum.
  • The parliament of Bhutan is known as Tshogdu.
  • The founder of Bhutan is Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
  • Gangkhar Puensum is the highest point in Bhutan—and the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.
  • The word “Bhutan” translates to “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” It earned the nickname because of the fierce storms that often roll in from the Himalayas.
  • The most important Bhutanese festival is Tshechu.
  • Ema Datshi is the National dish(Food) of Bhutan.

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