Minnan region
In this article, we will explore Minnan region and its impact on today's society. Minnan region has been a topic of debate for years, and its influence extends to various areas of daily life. Since its emergence, Minnan region has played a crucial role in the way people interact, communicate and develop. As we move forward in the digital age, it is important to understand how Minnan region continues to shape our world and what implications it has for the future. This article will analyze the different aspects of Minnan region and its relevance in the current context, providing a comprehensive view of its importance and possible consequences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Minnan region!
Minnan (Southern Fujian)
闽南/閩南 | |
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 From top: Xiamen's CBD, Xiamen University, colonial houses on Gulangyu Island, South Putuo Temple, beach on Gulangyu Island and Haicang Bridge | |
| Coordinates: 25°00′N 118°00′E / 25.0°N 118.0°E | |
| Country |  People's Republic of China Republic of China |
| Province | Fujian |
| Cities | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25,806.3 km2 (9,963.9 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | ~17,049,863 (2,010) |
| Demonym(s) | Minnan, Hokkien, Banlamese, Hoklo |
Minnan, Banlam or Minnan Golden Triangle (simplified Chinese: 闽南金三角; traditional Chinese: 閩南金三角; pinyin: Mǐnnán jīnsānjiǎo; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Bân-lâm kim-saⁿ-kak; lit. 'Southern Fujian Golden Triangle'), refers to the coastal region in Southern Fujian Province, China, which includes the prefecture-level cities of Xiamen, Quanzhou and Zhangzhou. The region accounts for 40 percent of the GDP of Fujian Province. It is the native homeland of the Hokkien people who speak the Hokkien language or Minnan language, a variety of Southern Min.
Other terms used on the Minnan region include the one sinologist G. William Skinner used, which was the term Zhang-Quan (漳泉分區) to describe the region in his guide to the physiographic macroregions of China.
References
- ^ http://www.fjfao.gov.cn/english/foreignersinfujian/fujianintheeyesofforeigners/201112/t20111222_625021.htm [dead link]
- ^ Multiregional Economic Development in China Rongxing Guo, Hao Gui, Luc Changlei Guo. p 21
- ^ http://www.fjfao.gov.cn/english/foreignersinfujian/fujianintheeyesofforeigners/201112/t20111222_625021.htm [dead link]
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