Regions Regions A region is an area on the Earth's surface that is defined by certain unifying characteristics.
Regions are a useful way to organize information.
Language, religion, and types of land are all common criteria for regional differentiation. Here we are looking at 5 distinct physical regions of Alaska. Southwest Far North Interior Southcentral Southeast Learn more about each of these specific regions by clicking here . Here is another regional map. Click here to learn about each of these spots.