Geography 2: Cultural Geography

Formal region

A formal region, also called a uniform region or a homogeneous region, is an area within which everyone shares in common one or more distinctive characteristics.

Functional region

A functional region, also called a nodal region, is an area organized around a nod or focal point.

Vernacular region

A vernacular region, or perceptual region, is a place that people believe exists as part of their cultural identity.

Examples of functional regions

Examples of functional regions include the reception area of a television station, the circulation area of a newspaper, and the trading area of a department store.

The shared feature of formal region

The shared feature could be a cultural value such as a common language, an economic activity such as production of a particular crop, or an environmental property such as climate.