Culture

**Cultural and Social Diversity**




 * Religion**: Buddhists, Taoists, Muslims, and Christians

Uyghur, Tujia, Yi, Mongol, Tibetan, Buyi, Dong, Yao, Korean, and other nationalities 8.5% (2000)
 * Ethnic Group**: Han Chinese 91.5%, Zhuang, Manchu, Hui, Miao,


 * Languages**: Mandarin Chinese


 * Literacy rate**: 95% (male), 87% (female)

School Life Expectancy: 11 years
 * Education/ schooling**: Elementary school (Mandatory), Higher Education (Optional)