Central Yi Peoples
In the southwest corner of the Middle Kingdom (China) lies the dragon-shaped province of Yunnan. The variety, color, and isolation of the peoples of this province are unlike any other.
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Southern Yi Peoples
For now, the generalized, official designation "Southern Yi" refers to at least 16 distinct tribes and peoples with a combined population of 1,057,000 in Yunan plus a small number in Vietnam and Laos.
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The people profiles are arranged by language grouping. Please note that these language groupings are very general. In many cases the languages within a group are distinct and communication between two people groups can be very difficult, if not impossible. Click on a language name to access the profiles.