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Yunnans

Yunnans refers to people from Yunnan Province in southwestern China. In English, the more common demonyms are Yunnanese or simply residents of Yunnan; Yunnans appears occasionally in encyclopedic or informal usage as a plural noun.

Geography and demographics play a central role in the character of Yunnan. The province is highly varied,

Culture and society in Yunnan reflect this diversity. The population comprises a broad mix of languages, cuisines,

Economy and development in Yunnan are shaped by agriculture, tourism, and resource-based industries. Tea production, notably

dominated
by
mountains
and
plateaus,
including
parts
of
the
Hengduan
Mountain
system.
It
shares
borders
with
Myanmar,
Laos,
and
Vietnam,
as
well
as
the
Chinese
provinces
of
Sichuan,
Guizhou,
and
Guangxi.
Yunnan
is
noted
for
its
high
biodiversity,
diverse
climates,
and
rich
natural
resources.
It
is
also
one
of
China’s
most
ethnically
diverse
regions,
with
25
recognized
ethnic
groups
living
in
the
province.
crafts,
and
religious
traditions.
Major
urban
centers
include
Kunming,
the
provincial
capital,
along
with
Lijiang,
Dali,
and
Xishuangbanna.
Cultural
highlights
range
from
ancient
cities
and
temples
to
traditional
music
and
handicrafts,
while
landscapes
such
as
the
Stone
Forest
and
the
terraces
near
Yuanyang
attract
visitors.
Pu’er
tea,
remains
important,
as
does
coffee
in
Xishuangbanna.
Tourism
centers
on
historical
towns,
scenic
areas,
and
ethnic
culture.
Since
the
PRC
era,
Yunnan
has
experienced
ongoing
modernization
and
increased
connectivity
with
neighboring
regions.