Abstract: The present paper comprises four sections.The first section gives a brief history of the development of the Insti tute of Geography.There contain four stages:the early-established stage (1950-1955),the development stage (1956-1966),the stage during the Cultural Revolution (1960-1976),and then one of restoration and expansion(1977-1983).Details and the main scientific research work for each stage is described.The second section begins with the work for the production and construction of our country,among there includes 1).the research work with comprehensive reference value;2).comcerning agriculture;3).with regard to industry,communication and transportation,and water conservancy;4).in relation to the protection of environment,and the causes and prevention an treatment of some endemic diseases in connection with water and soil.