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What is a ‘region’? Describe ‘Thiessen’ polygon method of regional delimitation.

  • UPSC 2016
  • Regional Planning

A region is a segment of the earth's surface marked by properties that are homogeneous within and distinct without, making it a unit area differentiated from its surroundings.

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  • The Concept of Region
  • The Thiessen Polygon Method
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  • Properties
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