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Definition | Regions: An area that has certain shared characteristics that sets it apart
It is important to remember that regions are defined by what they share, no matter what type of region they are.
Concept 1 | Region Types
| Formal | Functional | Perceptual |
|---|---|---|
| An area with one or more measurable traits, such as climate, language, etc. | Regions that are defined by a system of interactions. | |
| A region that is defined by people’s feelings and attitudes about an area. | ||
| All formal regions are based on measurable data. | All functional regions are based on interactions such as transportation, communication, and trade. | All perceptual regions are based on feelings. |
| Examples: The United States, the Sahara Desert. | Examples: Houston Metro Area, DFW Airport | Examples: The South, Southern California |