A geographic region is an area on Earth's surface that shares common physical features (such as landforms and climate) and/or human characteristics (such as language spoken or economic activities).
Related terms
Formal Region: A formal region is a clearly defined area with specific boundaries based on one or more uniform physical or human characteristics.
Functional Region: A functional region is an area organized around a central node or focal point, interconnected by transportation, communication, or economic activities.
Vernacular Region: A vernacular region is a perceptual or cultural region created by people's subjective beliefs and feelings about an area rather than objective data.