A geographic area refers to any defined space or region on Earth's surface that has specific physical boundaries. It can range from small-scale areas like neighborhoods or cities to larger-scale areas like states or countries.
Related terms
Region: A region is an area characterized by similarities in terms of physical geography, cultural practices, economic activities, etc.
Boundary: A boundary marks the separation between one geographic area and another. It can be natural (rivers) or human-made (fences).
Scale: Scale refers to the level at which data is represented on maps. It can be global (world maps), regional (continental maps), or local (city maps).