As a result of long historical changes, ethnic Tibetans have settled not only in Tibet but also in areas in Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu and Yunnan provinces.

• 经过漫长的历史变迁，藏族除聚居于西藏之外，还分别聚居在四川、青海、甘肃、云南等省的一些地区。