Scientific and technological geography is one branch of human geography, in which science and technology as a special, type of human activity is discussed, and the research work tends to combine the development of science and technology with certain geographical conditions. In this paper, its conditions of development, scientific characteristics, and important influences on the economic constitutions are briefly described, and its content is summarized in eight aspects.
1. Conditions of science and technology distribution
2. Distribution and migration of qualified scientists and technicians
3. Science and technology centres
4. Regional expressions of combination of science and technology
5. Regional differences and regional types of science and technology
6. Ecologic benefit and social benefit of science and technology
7. Transference of science and technology, and technological market
8. Regional system of science and technology