Module 5　课下能力提升(十七)

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　　China is made up of 56 ethnic groups. The ethnic majority group is known as the Han, and it accounts for 93 percent of the population. China's minorities account for 7 percent of the population. Many of the minorities are concentrated in China's five Autonomous Regions: Guangxi, Xinjiang, Tibet, Inner Mongolia and Ningxia. ________

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Mongolian Population Location Religion about 5 million Inner Mongolia and northern China Buddhism, Islam 　　

　　The Mongols led by Genghis Khan governed China and established the Yuan Dynasty. They have their own language and dialects.

The Tibetan Population Location Religion about 4.6 million Tibet Buddhism 　　

　　The Tibetans and Hans have been living together for thousands of years. China's sovereignty (统治权) over Tibet can be traced back to the 13th century. The Tibetans enjoy the same freedom of religion and education as other Chinese.

The Uygur Population Location Religion about 7 million Xinjiang Islam 　　

The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest region in China, covering one sixth of China's total area. A great deal of it is desert and mountains. Uygurs love dancing, singing and playing their own unique musical instruments. They are hospitable people. Visitors will be invited to taste sweet grapes, melons and plums, drink tea and join the lively dancing.