What are the characteristics of the region?

Regions have some basic characteristics.

Hierarchical. That is, the area is hierarchical. Any area of the surface of the earth can be combined with several regions of the same level to form a higher level of area (the highest area is the entire surface area of the earth);At the same time, the region can be further divided into a lower level of the region.

There is a mosaic relationship between the regions at all levels. Regional hierarchies are meaningful because they have different structures, internal and external linkages, and corresponding research methods. Such as natural areas in natural areas, natural areas, natural communities, landscapes, localities, limited areas, phases, industrial bases, industrial hubs, industrial towns, industrial zones, industrial points, etc.

Differences. Refers to the difference between a region and a region of the same level. Differences between regions are in fact identities within regions.

Presented side by side. Generally speaking, the higher the level of the region, the more complex the region, the smaller the identity, and the greater the differences between regionsConversely, the lower the regional level, the simpler the region itself, the greater the identity within the region, and the smaller the differences between regions.

Wholeness. It refers to the internal connection between the components in the surface area, and through this long-term interconnection, they penetrate and merge with each other to form an inseparable and unified whole. This wholeness of the region is what gives rise to the identity of the region.

As the largest region, the Earth's surface is interconnected. Such as due to the warming of the climate, Quaternary glaciers.

retreat, which causes the rise of the sea level of the oceans and the changes of the oceans;It causes changes in weathering patterns and soil formation on land, as well as the polar movement of plants and animals, etc. According to the system theory.

The interconnection of regional components also forms the overall function of the region, which is not a simple addition of component functions, but a new function above it. It is manifested in the connection between regions (the flow of matter and energy). For example, the balance of water and soil in a basin is not only determined by the climate, vegetation and lithology of the basin, but also by their joint effects.

Variability. The first is the ambiguity of regional boundaries. Usually the characteristics of each area are most clearly and perfectly expressed in the typical area of the central area, but at the edge of the zoning its characteristics slowly merge with the characteristics of the adjacent area. Hence geography.

The boundaries of the area tend to be a transition zone and are ambiguous. Even the most significant boundary, the coastline, fluctuates with the ebb and flow of the tides. The strictly demarcated national borders are also changing from the perspective of the long historical process.

The other side of variability refers to the fact that for the same surface space, people study the area for different purposes, different angles and indicators, and different zoning schemes can be obtained. In addition, the indicator values of any natural region are always calculated according to a certain length of time, and if the length of time changes, the statistical values will be different, and the geographical boundaries will move. The reason for this phenomenon is that the natural world is constantly evolving and changing.

It is the world economy that is becoming more and more collectivized, regionalized and integrated, forming various international economic cooperation organizations (the so-called "economic circles").

Hierarchy, difference, and wholeness.

Characteristics of the Area:

Hierarchical. Differences.

Wholeness. Variability.

For example, the Northeast Plain is not only a part of the Northeast region, but can also be divided into the Sanjiang Plain, the Songnen Plain, the Liaohe Plain, etc. For example, Zhuhai City is not only a part of Guangdong Province, but also can be divided into Xiangzhou District, Jinwan District, Doumen District, etc.

2) Differences. Refers to the difference between a region and a region of the same level. Generally speaking, the higher the regional level, the more complex the region, the smaller the identity, and the greater the differences between regions. Conversely, the lower the regional level, the simpler the region itself, the greater the identity within the region, and the smaller the differences between regions.

For example, the eastern monsoon region of China spans a wide latitude from north to south, and the internal differences are obvious, and can be divided into the southern region and the northern region according to the difference of climate and other factors.

3) Wholeness. It refers to the internal connection between the components in the surface area, and through this long-term interconnection, mutual penetration and integration, it forms an inseparable and unified whole. This wholeness of the region is what gives rise to the identity of the region.

4) Variability. The first is the ambiguity of regional boundaries. While some areas have well-defined boundaries, such as administrative districts, most have boundaries of a transitional nature, such as wet and dry areas.

Secondly, it means that for the same surface space, people study the area for different purposes, different angles and indicators, and different zoning schemes can be obtained.

Basic characteristics of the area:

1. The area has a certain boundary.

2. There are obvious similarities and continuity within regions, and significant differences between regions.

3. The area has certain advantages, characteristics and functions.

4. Regions are interconnected, and the development and change of a region will affect the surrounding and related areas.

1. Definitions. A region usually refers to a certain geographical space. It has a certain area, shape, extent, or boundary.

2. Division of regions.

The division of regions is roughly as follows:

Artificially demarcated management areas, with clear regional boundaries, such as countries, administrative regions, etc.;

Natural areas divided according to the similarity of natural conditions or structural consistency, with blurred boundaries, such as plateau areas, plain areas, and equal rainfall areas;

Human areas divided according to the similarity or structural consistency of human conditions, such as population density areas, paddy field agricultural areas, dry farming areas, etc.;

There are functional areas with common functions within the region, such as residential areas, commercial areas, industrial areas in the city, etc.

1.Natural features: including geographical location, topography, climate, hydrogeology, etc.

2.Cultural characteristics: including the characteristics of ethnic culture, historical culture, religious culture, art and culture.

3.Economic characteristics: including the characteristics of major industries, economic development level, market demand, etc.

4.Social characteristics: including the characteristics of social structure, population, lifestyle, social security, etc.

5.Political characteristics: including the characteristics of political system, political culture, political atmosphere, etc.

6.Ecological environment: including the characteristics of the natural environment and the impact of human activities on the environment.

In conclusion, regional identity is a comprehensive concept that encompasses geographical, cultural, economic, social, political and environmental aspects.

There are two essential characteristics of a region: one is integrity, which is determined by its internal consistency and interconnectedness. The integrity of the region is such that a change in one part of the region can lead to a change in the whole area.

The discovery and production of a certain resource in a certain region will affect the changes in the economic structure of the entire region; The rise of a regional center city will change the urban pattern and system of the entire region. The second is structural, the constituent unit of the region, which produces the structure according to a certain connection. Such as urban and rural structure, urban structure, environmental structure.

The structure of the region is hierarchical, self-organizing and stable. The regional structure derives from regional linkages. Due to the different regional functions within the region, the different stages of economic development, and the different resources and products, there are multiple connections and different structures.