The hot and arid climate has dictated a lot of the fashion trends in Australia, and due to the sun's intense rays, hats are often worn by Australians. School children are required to wear sunhats as part of their school uniform, but they are also worn by adults.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, with 1000 rooms on 13 levels, and over 130,000 square meters of floor space, is one of the largest palaces in the world by floor area. It was the winter residence of the Dalai Lama until 1959. (Many sources, e.g. give the area as 360,000 square meters.)
Special Facts about Potala Palace in Lhasa The holly palace of Tibetan--Potala The famous Potala Palace in Lhasa was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Why? Please read the following special facts about the Potala. 1. Once the world's tallest. The Potala Palace was the world's tallest occupied building from 1653 to 1889. 2. Great views. The views from the Potala Palace's roof and balconies are spectacular.