Ethnic Groups of China
China is a fascinating country where 56 different ethnic groups live together in unity. Chinese population is polygenetic and is an amazing amalgamation of various races and cultures. Have you ever wondered how this can be for such a vast country? Then browse the below list of Chinese ethnic minorities and read some related articles you will know how and learn many interesting facts about the ethnic people groups of China.
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De'ang Ethnic Group
The De'ang people are one of the ancient nationalities and one of the unique ethnic minorities in China. De'ang people mainly engaged in agricultural production.Population20,556 (2010)Main Areas Inhabited by De'angThe people of De'ang ethnic group are quite widel...
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Daur Ethnic Group
The Daur people are one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the Chinese government after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. The Daur people today are the descendants of the ancient Qidan Nationality. Population131,992 (2010...
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Dai Ethnic Group
The Dai people are the 17th largest of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China, it is a cross-border ethnic group.Population1,261,311 (2010)Main Areas Inhabited by DaiThe Dai ethnic group lives in the southern part of Yunnan...
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Bouyei Ethnic Group
The Bouyei people are the 11th largest of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. Bouyei people are given priority to with agriculture; the history of planting paddy is relatively long.Population2,870,034 (2010)Main Areas Inhab...
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Bonan Ethnic Group
The Bonan people are the 7th smallest of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. A sideline occupation for which Bonans are particularly noted is the making of knives. A cottage industry, the Bonan knives are famous all over...
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Blang Ethnic Group
The Blang people are one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. The Blang nationality is an ancient indigenous people with a long history in southwest China. According to historical records, an ancient tribe which called...
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Bai Ethnic Group
The Bai people are one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the government of the People's Republic of China. Three Course Tea is the traditional way of tea drinking when the Bai people to entertain guests. Population1,933,510 (2010)Main Areas...
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Achang Ethnic Group
Achang ethnic group is one of the ancient groups in China. They mainly live in Yunnan Province. Achang people are mainly engaged in agriculture and famous for their handicraft, especially known for forging revolving knife.Population39,555 (2010)Main Areas Inhabited...