湖北是一个多民族省份,56个民族俱全,有1个自治州、2个自治县、12个民族乡(镇)、20个民族村(街),少数民族人口283万人,占全省总人口的5%,是全国8个既有自治州又有自治县的省份之一。近年来,湖北省委、省政府高度重视民族团结进步事业的发展,认真贯彻落实中央 Hubei is a multi-ethnic province with 56 ethnic groups, one autonomous prefecture, two autonomous counties, 12 ethnic townships (towns) and 20 ethnic villages (streets). The population of ethnic minorities is 2.83 million, accounting for the total population of the province 5%, is one of the eight autonomous prefectures and autonomous counties in the country. In recent years, Hubei provincial party committee and government attach great importance to the development of the cause of national unity and progress, conscientiously implement the Central Government