What is another word for regional geography?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈiːd͡ʒənə͡l d͡ʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi] (IPA) 
Regional geography is an interdisciplinary field that studies the characteristics of a particular region, including its physical and cultural features. There are numerous synonyms for regional geography such as regional studies, place-based studies, areal studies, and landscape studies. Regional studies can be defined as an extensive approach to the study of regions that emphasizes the differences and similarities in cultural and physical features. Place-based studies focus on the human experience within a particular area that has unique cultural or environmental attributes. Areal studies emphasize the spatial variation and patterns of physical and human features within a given region. Lastly, landscape studies involve the study of how people and the environment have both shaped and been shaped by the landscape.
