中国是一个统一的多民族国家。在漫长的历史发展过程中，勤劳、勇敢、智能的各族人民，共同开拓了中国的疆域，创造了灿烂的文化，缔造了中华民族大家庭。 中国有56个民族，由于地理环境和生活条件的不同，每个民族都形成了自己独特的风俗习惯和优秀的文化传统。在中华民族大家庭中，各民族之间团结友爱，和睦相处，相互融合，共同奋斗，为中华民族的繁荣昌盛，贡献自己的才智和力量。 

　　China is a unitary multi-national country where, through the long process of historical development, people from many different ethnic groups have together opened up the vast Chinese territory, created an outstanding culture, and helped shape the current form of the Chinese nation. There are 56 ethnic groups in China. Due to a differing geographical environment and living conditions, each ethnic group has formed its own unique traditions and customs, while, at the same time, working to promote the prosperity of the Chinese nation.