The term gold belt refers to a geographic area that has a significant concentration of gold deposits. There are several synonyms for the term gold belt, including gold district, gold ridge, and gold province. Other synonyms include gold country, gold zone, and gold region. These terms all describe areas where gold is found in high concentrations and can be mined for commercial purposes. These areas are typically associated with significant historical gold rushes, such as California's gold rush in the 19th century, and continue to be important sources of gold production around the world today.