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Inner Tibet
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English
Proper noun
Inner Tibet
en dated An region of high ethnic Tibetan populations in Amdo and eastern Kham closer to China proper than Outer Tibet.
Usage notes
Used during the early 20th century, when the region of Greater Tibet was disputed, and Chinese control of Outer Tibet was theoretical, but control of Inner Tibet had more substance.
Coordinate terms
en Tibet
en Greater Tibet
en Outer Tibet
en South Tibet
en Places in China