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.
