SERGIO ZAVALA

SOVIET UNION

• Russia became the world first communist country.

CULTURAL REGION

• Is defined by the common characteristics of the people living there.
• Ex. People living in Mexico listening to corridos

FUNCTIONAL REGION

• Is an area defined by one function that may cross political boundaries.
• Ex. Rio grande river

PERCEPTUAL REGION

• Is based on people's attitudes and emotions about a place, such as the " Deep South," "Dixie," or "The big apple" ( New York City).
• Ex. Western people

MIDDLE EAST

• Warm dry climates and many desert and mountains area.
• Ex. Saudi Arabia,

SUEZ CANAL

• Connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean

LATIN AMERICA

• Four main areas Mexico,central America,the West Indies and South America

PANAMA CANAL

• 48-mile canal through panama joins the Atlantic and pacific oceans
• Major route for international trade

SUB-SAHARA AFRICA

• Warm climate
• Divided into large tribes

OCEANIA

• Pacific islands
• Ex.manila,Dili ..