1, widely distributed.
Ethnic minorities are mainly distributed in northwest, southwest, north China and northeast China, among which southwest is the region with the largest number of ethnic minorities, with 25 ethnic groups. Ethnic minority areas occupy 64% of the national territory and are an important part of the frontier of the motherland.
2. Cultural diversity
Ethnic minorities have their own different languages, characters, religions, customs, habits, costumes, arts, etc., forming a rich and colorful national culture.
The languages of ethnic minorities include Sino-Tibetan language family, Altai language family, South Asian language family and Austronesian language family, among which Sino-Tibetan language family is the largest, including Tibetan-Burmese language family and Sino-Tibetan language family.
3. Outstanding contribution
Ethnic minorities have made many great contributions in the history of our country, such as safeguarding national unity and territorial integrity, promoting economic development and scientific and technological progress, and enriching cultural, artistic and sports undertakings.
Present situation and prospect of ethnic minorities
1, current situation
The infrastructure, public services and ecological environment in ethnic minority areas have been greatly improved, the production and living standards of ethnic minority people have been significantly improved, and the vitality of ethnic minority cultural inheritance and innovation has been continuously enhanced.
The economic growth rate, per capita income level, education and medical level in ethnic minority areas are still lower than the national average, and the poverty rate of ethnic minority population is still higher than the national average. The protection and dissemination of minority cultures are facing some difficulties and challenges.
2. Views
China will continue to implement the strategy of regional coordinated development, increase its support for ethnic minority areas, promote key projects such as infrastructure construction, industrial development, ecological protection and poverty alleviation, and improve the comprehensive strength and competitiveness of ethnic minority areas.
China will continue to carry out the education of national unity and progress, strengthen exchanges between ethnic groups, promote the prosperity and development of Chinese culture, and carry forward the glory of national culture.