摘要
蒙古高原的自然地理环境适合于畜牧业。宜于农耕的土地面积只有其整个疆域的百分之一左右。这种草场面积远远大于农耕面积的状况，决定了农业的从属地位。蒙古人之所以几千年来经营和发展游牧畜牧业是因为他们深刻认识自己周围自然地理环境的结果。在蒙古高原上大规模开荒的结果，已招致大自然的严厉惩罚。只有适合于其自然地理环境的生产生活方式才是最优越。
The geological conditions on the Mongolian plateau are suitable for animal husbandry. The area suitable for agriculture makes up only about 1% of the total. There are more grassland than farmland which determines the subordinate position of agriculture. The Mongols have been engaged in nomadic animal husbandry for thousands of years because they have had a thorough understanding of the natural geological conditions around them. To open up vergin soil on the plateau has led to severe punishment by nature. Agriculture and nomadic animal husbandry are two kinds of the ancienest food economy and two forms of civilizations. It can not be said that the one is better and more civilized than the other. The best and most civilized mode of living is that suitable to the natural geological conditions
出处
《内蒙古师范大学学报（哲学社会科学版）》
1999年第1期21-26,共6页
Journal of Inner Mongolia Normal University：Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition
基金
内蒙古社会科学规划办"九五"研究课题
关键词
古代蒙古族
自然地理环境
游牧业与农业
ancient Mongols
natural geological conditions
nomadic animal husbandry and agriculture
