人口问题对西北民族地区构成的挑战

Population problem challenges the minorities areas of Northwest China

本文对西北地区人口增长、文化素质、城乡人口比例及国民生产总值与全国人口增长和人均收入之差作了较全面的分析，认为控制人口增长，提高人口素质是西北民族地区实施可持续发展的战略前提。

In this essay, the writer presents an analysis of Northwest China's population growth, cultural and educational situation, the proportion of city and country population, and the gap between China's population growth and the average income with regard to the gross national product. It puts forward that birth control and human development are the premises of carrying out the lasting development strategy in Northwest China.