A real or imagined region (state, continent, etc.) can represent: An actual physical place.
A real or imagined environment or situation.
A nonphysical place (such as a mental or emotional “place” within you, an imaginary place, or a place in a story or movie).
For more clues, consider what the region brings to mind for you, what stood out or felt familiar about it, and your feelings about it.
See Also: City, Country, Nationality
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