Tobler's First Law of Geography states that "everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things." In other words, objects or phenomena that are closer together in space are more likely to have stronger relationships or similarities compared to those that are farther apart.
Related terms
Distance Decay: This term refers to the decrease in interaction or similarity between two places as the distance between them increases.
Gravity Model: The gravity model is a mathematical formula used in geography to predict the interaction (e.g., trade flows) between two locations based on their size and proximity.
Spatial Interaction: Spatial interaction refers to the movement or flow of people, goods, information, or ideas between different locations.