Shanbei

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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Shanbei (simplified Chinese: 陕北; traditional Chinese: 陝北; pinyin: shǎnběi; also spelled Shaanbei) specifies the northern portion of Shaanxi province, Northwest China, and is a natural as well as cultural area, forming part of the Loess Plateau. As it includes Yan'an, it is known as the birthplace of the Chinese Communist revolution.

Geography

Shanbei is located in the center of the Loess Plateau with a general elevation range of 800 to 1300 metres, occupying approximately 45% of the area of Shaanxi Province. Elevation tends to increase from southeast to northwest. The northern portions degrade into desert, while the southern portions slope down to hills.

Culture

The region is known for its distinctive forms of folk singing.

Languages

Standard Chinese and ShaanBei dialect which has a few different words and a strong accent.

Administrative Divisions

Shanbei is generally perceived to include all of Yulin and most of Yan'an prefectures, excluding the southern portions.

See also


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