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Ningxia
Huang He (Yellow River) in Hui Autonomous Region of Ningxia, north-central China.
The ethnic composition of Ningxia is diverse, reflecting its history and geography. The population includes the following groups:
- Han: The Han people constitute the majority of the population in the region.1
- Hui: The Hui (Chinese Muslims) are the largest minority group, accounting for more than one-third of the total population.1
- Other groups: The region is also home to the Manchu people, as well as smaller numbers of Tibetans and Mongols.1
Historically, the region was also inhabited by the Tangut people, who established the Xi Xia kingdom in the 11th century. Today, while Mandarin Chinese is spoken by nearly all residents, some populations also speak Tibetan and Mongolian.231