西夏时期,境内地理环境较为恶劣,生态环境逐步恶化。自然条件使西夏经济结构单一,经济基础薄弱,对外贸易成了充实国力的重要途径,以战争掠夺人口和财富成为西夏历史的一大特点。地理条件制约了西夏城市的发展,但独特的地理环境又是西夏长期立国的重要原因,而地理环境的恶化则加速了西夏的灭亡。 During the Western Xia Dynasty, the geographical environment in China was rather harsh and the ecological environment deteriorated gradually. Natural conditions made the economic structure of Xixia single, its economic foundation was weak, and foreign trade became an important way to enrich its national strength. Taking wars and plundering population and wealth became a major feature of the history of Xixia. The geographical conditions have restricted the development of Xixia city. However, the unique geographical environment is an important reason for Xixia’s long-term founding of the country. The deterioration of geographical environment has accelerated the demise of Xixia.