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$\textbf{Formal Regions}$ (Uniform or Homogeneous Regions)
Definition: An area where people share one or more common characteristics (cultural, political, physical, or economic).
The boundaries are usually well-defined and official.
Examples:
The Sahara Desert (defined by climate and vegetation).
The European Union (shared political/economic system).
The Corn Belt in the U.S. (dominant crop = corn).
$\textbf{Functional Regions}$ (Nodal Regions)
Definition: An area organized around a central node (focal point) and connected by activities, communication, or transportation.
These regions exist because of interactions and flows.
Examples:
The New York City metropolitan area, linked by commuting, media, and trade.
The region served by Heathrow Airport in London.
A pizza delivery area (centered on the restaurant).
$\textbf{Vernacular Regions}$ (Perceptual Regions)
Definition: Areas defined by people’s perceptions, feelings, and cultural identity, not strict boundaries.
They exist in people’s minds rather than official maps.
Examples:
The American South in the U.S. (often associated with hospitality, accent, or history).
The Middle East (cultural and political identity, not exact borders).
Transylvania in Romania (perceptions shaped by history and folklore).
