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Definition |
A place
or location is a point or part of space and surface,
recorded by comparison to other places and locations. In its broadest
astronomical sense, a place can be a galaxy, solar system, star or
planet. In a more specific and smaller-scale sense, a place can be a
region, continent, country or locality anywhere in the world. Often
these are identified by ZIP codes or postal codes.
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Regional Variables |
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Arts and Entertainment
- All regional areas around the world have their own styles of
artistic expression that reflect individual cultures, including
various forms of entertainment.
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Business and Economy
- A regional area has an economy with strengths in certain industries.
Businesses exist in areas to provide various goods and services to
consumers and other businesses. Trade and economic interdependence
exist within and between different regional areas.
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Government and Politics
- Each regional territory has its own government and its own political
leaders.
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Health and Welfare
- The health and well-being of people and animals vary between
regional area based on the environment and the healthcare available.
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Maps and Views
- The geographical characteristics and layout of every regional area
identifies it physically in the world.
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Publications and Media
- Media are an essential part of the cultural identity of any regional
area and reflect the issues affecting society within that area.
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Recreation and Sports
- Recreational pursuits are popular around the world, but differ by
regional area. Local and global competitions exist for many sports,
games and other recreational pursuits.
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Science and Environment
- Every regional area has its own unique environment and scientific
importance.
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Society and Culture
- Every regional area around the world has its own unique culture and
social characteristics, although similarities always exist.
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Transportation
- Different regional areas have different types and levels of internal
transportation.
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Travel and Tourism
- Domestic and international travel is popular around the world and
modern transport has allowed any regional area to become a travel
destination.
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Weather and Climate
- The weather and climate of regional areas vary by their global
position.
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