A Full and complete Map of China (PRC) identifying all Language Areas big and small in all Provinces and Autonomous Regions of China.
Map includes Turkic Languages (Uygur, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Salar & Uzbek), Mongolian Language and Sub-Divisions (Mongol, Tu, Daur and Dongxian), Tungusic Peoples (Oroqen, Evenki and Xibe) and Languages, Korean, Tajik (Tadzhik), Mon-Khmer (Kawa + Puman (or Pulang)), Hui, Uygur (Uighur), Tibeto-Bhurman Languages, Tai and Miao, Yao and She' Language Area's and Borders. Main Area's and sub-divisions of Han Languages (Northern Mandarin, Eastern Mandarin, South-Western Mandarin and Cantonese) further included. This color-coded ethno-linguistic Map (of 1967 AD) identifies at a glance most ethnic minority regions in China
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Mountainous areas occupy its west, and Sichuan Basin and its peripheral highlands predominate in the east. The relief of the eastern region is in sharp contrast to that of the west.
The surface Area occupied by Sichuan Province is roughly 480.000km2.
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Sichuan has a long history and was once the place of the Ba and Shu States during the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, therefore, possessing a great number of cultural relics and historic sites. Besides, it also boasts many famous mountains and waters, which form a beautiful and magnificent natural landscape.
Sichuan, with its abundance and variety is nationally renowned for its fabulous scenery. Among these are the scenic areas of Mount Emei and Mount Qingcheng-Dujiangyan, then there is the Huanglong Temple-Jiuzhaigou, Ancient Plank Road in jianmen, Mt. Gongga, Xiling Snowcapped mountain. The south Sichuan bamboo sea and the internationally famous Wolong Panda Refuge are in south Sichuan.
Furthermore, to reflect the stunning beauty of the province, its culture as well as its history the scenic areas of Huanglong Temple Jiuzhaigou, and Mount Emei with it's Giant Buddha of Leshan have been included in the Unesco listing of World Cultural Heritage Sites. Other scenic spots such as Du Fu's Thatched Cottage in Chengdu are well-visited.
There are many more smaller and larger attractive sites.
Sichuan is divided into Climatic Zones depending on location, topography and altitude. The eastern basin enjoys a subtropoic climate, warm and humid, with an annual average temperature of 16-18°C. The mountainous areas in the westonthecontrary have a highland continental climate, with the annual average temperature of 6-12 °C. The precipitation is lower in the west than in the east.
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Traditional pillars of the Sichuan economy areEmbroidery in Chengdu, bamboo woven articles, pottery and porcelain, tea, traditional Chinese medicine and famous wines, both of which have been well-received worldwide.
The Main Rivers of Sichuan Province are the Yellow River (Huanghe), the Yalong River, the Lancang River, theTongtianRiver,Jinsha River and the Dadu River.
The Dadu River is especially famous for its Long March history and the Communist Victory at the Tiger Leaping Gorge Bridge.
A SatelliteImage overview Map of the entireTibetanPlateaux including parts of bordering regions of Xinjiang-UyghurAR, Gansu Province, NingxiaHuiAR, Inner-MongoliaAR,Sichuan Province,andYunnan Province. Surrounding nations and Territories are: Myanmar (Burma), Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Kashmir and Pakistan.
This Map clearly defines Provinces and Regions, main mountain ranges, main rivers & lakes of the region, Plus locations of main cities and landmarks.
