This paper discusses the distribution characteristics and reasons of various nationalities in China.

Features are: large mixed residence, small settlement. It fully shows the shape of China's frontier. There are 56 ethnic groups in China. On the long border, ethnic minorities live with the Han nationality. It can be said that you have me and I have you. The reason is that it is conducive to mutual exchanges, unity and cooperation among all ethnic groups.

Large mixed residence and small settlement refers to the living conditions of all ethnic groups in China. There are 56 ethnic groups in China, of which the Han nationality is the largest, and the other 55 are ethnic minorities. Judging from the residence of all ethnic groups, all ethnic groups are scattered in various provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities and live together, so it is called "big mixed residence".

However, from the perspective of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, ethnic minorities live in one township and one county, which is also a form of "small settlement". There are Han and other ethnic minorities in minority areas where there are few settlements, and there are also ethnic minorities in Han areas. The distribution of ethnic groups living together and living in small communities in China is conducive to the mutual exchange, unity and cooperation of all ethnic groups.

Let all ethnic groups influence each other, unite with each other, help each other, respect each other and prosper together. The cohesion and centripetal force of this national ellipse. Only national unity can bring social stability, economic development and national prosperity.

Most of the ethnic minorities in China are located in the border areas, shouldering the dual tasks of defending and building the border areas. Ethnic minority areas occupy a very important position in politics, national defense, economy and foreign relations. ?

We say that ethnic minorities mainly live in border areas and call them ethnic minority areas. However, not all the residents in the main ethnic minority areas are ethnic minorities, and many Han people live together. In areas where ethnic minorities live in concentrated communities, most ethnic minorities live together or cross-live with the Han nationality.

According to 1990 national census, in Inner Mongolia, Guangxi and Ningxia, the population of Han nationality exceeds that of ethnic minorities. In Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, although the population of Han nationality does not exceed the population of ethnic minorities, it is also close to 40% of the population of the whole region. Moreover, in ethnic minority areas, not only the main local ethnic minorities live together with the Han nationality, but also some other ethnic minorities.

For example, in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, apart from Uighurs and Hans, there are more than a dozen ethnic minorities living together. Yunnan province is a place where many nationalities live together, and there are more than 20 nationalities in the province. There are few ethnic groups in Xizang Autonomous Region, but there are still Han, Hui, Menba, Barrow and other ethnic groups living together with Tibetans.

Similarly, there are many ethnic minorities living in areas where the Han nationality is concentrated. For example, although Shanghai is dominated by Han people, there are also 37 ethnic minorities. As far as the whole country is concerned, almost no city or county in China is ethnically homogeneous. Therefore, the distinctive feature of the ethnic distribution in China is that the Han nationality is the main ethnic group living in mixed communities and living in small communities.

Extended data:

Ethnic minorities refer to ethnic groups other than the main ethnic groups in multi-ethnic countries. In People's Republic of China (PRC), except the Han nationality, the other 55 legal ethnic groups are all ethnic minorities.

After the founding of New China, the Party and the government organized forces to distinguish between national names and nationalities in order to formulate and implement national achievements and realize the equality of rights of all ethnic groups. This work is a national appraisal. Through their efforts, scientists have made clear the basic composition of China's ethnic family and identified 56 ethnic groups. The smooth progress of ethnic identification has laid a foundation for ethnic work.

Under the guidance of this general principle, ethnic identification is mainly carried out in practical work according to two specific principles:

One is based on national characteristics. Ethnic characteristics are the basic basis for identifying ethnic groups. Everything with the same body has formed its own characteristics in the long-term historical development. China's ethnic identification work starts from its own reality, and flexibly uses Stalin's four characteristics about ethnic groups.

In China, some ethnic groups often divide or merge in the process of formation and development, which is manifested in the imbalance of the formation of national characteristics. Among the characteristics of a nation, sometimes this characteristic, sometimes that characteristic, and sometimes another characteristic stands out.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Large mixed communities and small settlements