It also faces declining population and the loss of small towns. This region's culture mixes Anglo with Mexican. It is difficult to ignore the population characteristics and their impact on food, broadcasting, music, etc. Ecotopia takes its name from the ecological orientation of people who live here. The crazy culture of California, as those east see it, is a part of this.
Some areas have little population because of mountains or cold environments.
It is a resource provider to the nation, and suffers from a sense of damage because of the exploitive nature of those resource taking activities. In conclusion, it should be noted that the regionalization of places is a process many engage in. The regions that result reflect the variety of characteristics selected by people. Garreau looked out at what he saw and categorized it. June 29, 2000.