Guangxi Guǎngxī (Simplified Chinese: 广西, Traditional: 廣西, Wade-Giles: Kuang-hsi, Tongyong Pinyin: Guangsi, also transliterated as Kwangsi) is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. Its formal name is the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Together, Guangxi and Guangdong are called the "Two Guang" (兩廣 liǎng guǎng). 广西壮族自治区 Province Abbreviation(s): 桂 Capital Nanning Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 9th 236,000 km² xx% Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 11th 44,980,000 191/km² Administration Type Autonomous Region Chairman of the Government Lu Bing http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/89/China_provinces_guangxi.png History The region officially became part of China in 214 BC, when the army of the Qin Dynasty claimed most of the southern provinces, including Guangdong. Administration Guangxi is subdivided into 11 cities, 65 counties and 12 autonomous counties. Geography Located in the southern part of the country, Guangxi is bordered by Yunnan to the west, Guizhou to the north, Hunan to the northeast, and Guangdong to the southeast, and by Vietnam and the Beibu Bay (South China Sea) to the southwest. Major cities include: Nanning, Beihai, Guilin, Liuzhou. Notable towns include: Longmen, Sanjiang, Yangshuo. Economy Demographics The region has a high concentration of Zhuang. Over 90% of the Chinese Zhuang people inhabit this region. There is also a significant number of both Dong and Miao minority people. Other ethnic groups include: Yao, Hui, Yi and Shui. Culture Tourism The major tourist attraction of Guangxi is Guilin, a town famed across China and the world for its spectacular setting by the Li river amongst severe karst peaks. It also used to be the capital of Guangxi, and Jingjiang Princes City, the old princes residence, is open to the public. South of Guilin down the river is the town of Yangshuo, which has become a favourite destination for foreign tourists, particularly backpackers. Ethnic minorities native to Guangxi, such as the Zhuang and Dong, are also interesting for tourists. The northern part of the province, bordering with Guizhou, is home to the Longmen rice terraces, said to be some of the steepest in the world. Nearby Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County features unique Dong minority architecture. Miscellaneous topics External links Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, another link Most Popular Articles: Music    Musical Instruments    Guitar    Classical Music    History    Music Definition    Country Music    Rock Music    Pop Music    Hip Hop    Rap    DJ    Video Games    Casino Games    Poker    Blackjack    Casinos    Real Estate    Loan    Auction    eBay    Marketing    Search Engine Optimization    File Sharing    MP3    Music Industry    Kazaa    Internet    Supermodel    Fashion    Fashion Designers    Erotica    Modeling    Clothing    Boots    Shoes    Diamond Engagement Rings    Diamond    Rugs    Gospel Music    Affiliate    E-Commerce    Radio This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html You may copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. You must provide a link to http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html To view or edit this article at Wikipedia go to http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guangxi