Ningxia

Ningxia

Ningxia (officially known as the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region) is an autonomous region in Northwest China. It is bordered by Inner Mongolia to the north and west, Gansu to the south and east, and Shaanxi to the east. The region is home to the Hui people, one of China's 56 officially recognized ethnic groups.

History

The history of Ningxia dates back to the Xia Dynasty, the first dynasty in China to be described in ancient historical chronicles. The region was part of the Western Xia Empire, which was established by the Tangut people in the 11th century. In the 13th century, the empire was conquered by the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan.

Geography

Ningxia is located on the upper reaches of the Yellow River. It is characterized by its desert landscape, with the Tengger Desert and the Mu Us Desert located in the region. The Helan Mountains run north-south through the western part of the region.

Economy

The economy of Ningxia is based on agriculture, with the region being a major producer of goji berries, Chinese wolfberry, and grapes for wine production. It also has significant coal reserves and is a major producer of coal in China.

Culture

The culture of Ningxia is heavily influenced by the Hui people, who make up a significant portion of the region's population. The Hui people are predominantly Muslim, and their Islamic faith has a strong influence on the region's culture and cuisine.

See also

• History of Ningxia
• Geography of Ningxia
• Economy of Ningxia
• Culture of Ningxia