大唐西域記 1.44

1.44

㤄捍國，周四千餘里，山周四境。土地膏腴，稼穡滋盛，多花菓，宜羊馬。氣序風寒，人性剛勇，語異諸國，形貌醜弊。自數十年，無大君長，酋豪力競，不相賓伏，依川據險，畫野分都。

This kingdom is about 4000 li in circuit. It is enclosed by mountains on every side. The soil is rich and fertile, it produces many harvests, and abundance of flowers and fruits. It is favourable for breeding sheep and horses. The climate is windy and cold. The character of the people is one of firmness and courage. Their language differs from that of the neighbouring countries. Their form is rather poor and mean. For ten years or so the country has had no supreme ruler. The strongest rule by force, and are independent one of another. They divide their separate possessions according to the run of the valleys and mountain barriers. Going from this country westward for 1000 li or so, we come to the kingdom of Su-tu-li-sse-na.