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| ⚫ | A '''macroregion''' is a geopolitical subdivision that encompasses several traditionally or politically defined regions or countries. The meaning may vary, with the common denominator being cultural, economical, historical or social similarity within a macroregion. The term is often used in the context of [[globalization]]. |
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| ⚫ | A '''macroregion''' is a geopolitical subdivision that encompasses several traditionally or politically defined regions. The meaning may vary, with the common denominator being cultural, economical, historical or social similarity within a macroregion. The term is often used in the context of [[globalization]]. |
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*It may refer to various kinds of grouping of [[nation state]]s basing on geographical proximity.<ref>John H. Dunning (2000) "Regions, Globalization, and the Knowledge-Based Economy", ISBN |
*It may refer to various kinds of grouping of [[nation state]]s basing on geographical proximity.<ref>John H. Dunning (2000) "Regions, Globalization, and the Knowledge-Based Economy", {{ISBN|0-19-829536-7}}</ref> |
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*In [[Romania]], [[Macroregiune|macroregiuni]] ("macroregions") are a higher-level subdivision of the country. |
*In [[Romania]], [[Macroregiune|macroregiuni]] ("macroregions") are a higher-level subdivision of the country. |
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*Sometimes the [[Greater Region]] of [[Saarland]]-[[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]]-[[Luxembourg]] -[[Rhineland-Palatinate]]-[[Wallonia]]-[[French Community of Belgium]]- and [[German-speaking Community of Belgium]], which has not found a specific shortcut yet, is called "the macroregion". |
*Sometimes the [[Greater Region]] of [[Saarland]]-[[Lorraine (region)|Lorraine]]-[[Luxembourg]] -[[Rhineland-Palatinate]]-[[Wallonia]]-[[French Community of Belgium]]- and [[German-speaking Community of Belgium]], which has not found a specific shortcut yet, is called "the macroregion". |
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*[[Physiographic macroregions of China]] |
*[[Physiographic macroregions of China]].<ref>G.W. Skinner (ed.) (1977) "The City in Late Imperial China." ''[[Stanford University Press]]''.</ref> |
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*[[Regions of Brazil]] are often referred to as "macroregions", to avoid the confusion of the common word "[[region]]" |
*[[Regions of Brazil]] are often referred to as "macroregions", to avoid the confusion of the common word "[[region]]".<ref>p. 100, ''Trade, networks, and hierarchies: modeling regional and interregional economies'', edited by Geoffrey Hewings, Michael Sonis, and David E. Boyce, Springer, 2002, {{ISBN|3-540-43087-3}}.</ref> |
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==Other uses== |
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The term "macroregion" may be also used in the context of [[natural region]]s, like in [[Slovenia#Natural regions|Slovenia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zrc-sazu.si/Zgds/glasgow/9.pdf |title=Modern climate change in Slovenia |accessdate=1 April 2008 |last=Ogrin |first=Darko |date=August 2004 |work=Slovenia: a geographical overview |publisher=Association of the Geographical Societies of Slovenia |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060820073301/http://www.zrc-sazu.si/zgds/glasgow/9.pdf |archivedate=August 20, 2006 }}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Mesoregion (geography)|Mesoregion]] |
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* [[mesoregion]] |
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* [[Microdistrict]], Soviet and Central European urban housing schemes |
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* [[microregion]] |
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* [[Microregion]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 05:39, 29 July 2022
A macroregion is a geopolitical subdivision that encompasses several traditionally or politically defined regions or countries. The meaning may vary, with the common denominator being cultural, economical, historical or social similarity within a macroregion. The term is often used in the context of globalization.
- It may refer to various kinds of grouping of nation states basing on geographical proximity.[1]
- In Romania, macroregiuni ("macroregions") are a higher-level subdivision of the country.
- Sometimes the Greater Region of Saarland-Lorraine-Luxembourg -Rhineland-Palatinate-Wallonia-French Community of Belgium- and German-speaking Community of Belgium, which has not found a specific shortcut yet, is called "the macroregion".
- Physiographic macroregions of China.[2]
- Regions of Brazil are often referred to as "macroregions", to avoid the confusion of the common word "region".[3]
Other uses
[edit]The term "macroregion" may be also used in the context of natural regions, like in Slovenia.[4]
See also
[edit]- Mesoregion
- Microdistrict, Soviet and Central European urban housing schemes
- Microregion
References
[edit]- ^ John H. Dunning (2000) "Regions, Globalization, and the Knowledge-Based Economy", ISBN 0-19-829536-7
- ^ G.W. Skinner (ed.) (1977) "The City in Late Imperial China." Stanford University Press.
- ^ p. 100, Trade, networks, and hierarchies: modeling regional and interregional economies, edited by Geoffrey Hewings, Michael Sonis, and David E. Boyce, Springer, 2002, ISBN 3-540-43087-3.
- ^ Ogrin, Darko (August 2004). "Modern climate change in Slovenia" (PDF). Slovenia: a geographical overview. Association of the Geographical Societies of Slovenia. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 20, 2006. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
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