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Place

A "place" is a specific point or area in physical space, often defined by its geographical location, cultural significance, or personal meaning. In the context of geography, a place is a location that has been given meaning by human experiences and interactions. Places can range from small, personal spaces like a room or garden to large, public areas like cities or countries.

Definition[edit]

A place is generally understood as a location with a distinct identity that is recognized by people. This identity can be derived from natural features, human activities, or a combination of both. The concept of place is central to the field of geography, which studies the Earth's surfaces and the relationships between people and their environments.

Characteristics of Place[edit]

Places are characterized by several key features:

Location: The specific position of a place on the Earth's surface, often defined by coordinates such as latitude and longitude.
Locale: The physical setting of a place, including its built environment and natural features.
Sense of Place: The emotional attachment and meaning that people associate with a place, often influenced by personal experiences, cultural significance, and historical context.

Types of Places[edit]

Places can be categorized in various ways, including:

Natural Places: Areas that are primarily shaped by natural processes, such as forests, mountains, and rivers.
Human-Made Places: Locations that have been significantly altered or constructed by humans, such as cities, buildings, and parks.
Cultural Places: Sites that hold cultural significance, such as heritage sites, monuments, and sacred places.

Importance of Place[edit]

The concept of place is important for several reasons:

Identity: Places contribute to personal and collective identities, influencing how individuals and communities perceive themselves and their surroundings.
Memory: Places are often associated with memories and experiences, serving as anchors for personal and collective histories.
Social Interaction: Places facilitate social interactions and community building, providing spaces for people to gather, communicate, and engage with one another.

Place in Geography[edit]

In geography, the study of place involves understanding the physical and human characteristics that define a location. Geographers analyze how places are formed, how they change over time, and how they influence human behavior and cultural practices. The study of place is closely related to other geographical concepts such as space, region, and landscape.

Also see[edit]

See Glossary of geography

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- - an abstract mental location;  the passage that is being read; an item on a list or in a sequence;  any area set aside for a particular purpose;  a general vicinity;  a particular situation;  proper or designated social situation;  proper or appropriate position or location;  a job in an organization;  the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another;  a blank area;  where you live at a particular time;  a public square with room for pedestrians; the particular portion of space occupied by something;  a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane);  a point located with respect to surface features of some region;  take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal;  estimate;  to arrange for;  sing a note with the correct pitch;  finish second or better in a horse or dog race;  place somebody in a particular situation or location;  assign to (a job or a home);  identify the location or place of; recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; assign a rank or rating to;  assign to a station;  intend (something) to move towards a certain goal;  put into a certain place or abstract location;  locate;  make an investment;  assign a location to
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+A "place" is a specific point or area in physical space, often defined by its geographical location, cultural significance, or personal meaning. In the context of geography, a place is a location that has been given meaning by human experiences and interactions. Places can range from small, personal spaces like a room or garden to large, public areas like cities or countries.
+==Definition==
+A place is generally understood as a location with a distinct identity that is recognized by people. This identity can be derived from natural features, human activities, or a combination of both. The concept of place is central to the field of [[geography]], which studies the Earth's surfaces and the relationships between people and their environments.
+==Characteristics of Place==
+Places are characterized by several key features:
+* '''[[Location]]''': The specific position of a place on the Earth's surface, often defined by [[coordinates]] such as latitude and longitude.
+* '''[[Locale]]''': The physical setting of a place, including its built environment and natural features.
+* '''[[Sense of Place]]''': The emotional attachment and meaning that people associate with a place, often influenced by personal experiences, cultural significance, and historical context.
+==Types of Places==
+Places can be categorized in various ways, including:
+* '''[[Natural Places]]''': Areas that are primarily shaped by natural processes, such as [[forests]], [[mountains]], and [[rivers]].
+* '''[[Human-Made Places]]''': Locations that have been significantly altered or constructed by humans, such as [[cities]], [[buildings]], and [[parks]].
+* '''[[Cultural Places]]''': Sites that hold cultural significance, such as [[heritage sites]], [[monuments]], and [[sacred places]].
+==Importance of Place==
+The concept of place is important for several reasons:
+* '''[[Identity]]''': Places contribute to personal and collective identities, influencing how individuals and communities perceive themselves and their surroundings.
+* '''[[Memory]]''': Places are often associated with memories and experiences, serving as anchors for personal and collective histories.
+* '''[[Social Interaction]]''': Places facilitate social interactions and community building, providing spaces for people to gather, communicate, and engage with one another.
+==Place in Geography==
+In geography, the study of place involves understanding the physical and human characteristics that define a location. Geographers analyze how places are formed, how they change over time, and how they influence human behavior and cultural practices. The study of place is closely related to other geographical concepts such as [[space]], [[region]], and [[landscape]].
+==Also see==
+* [[Geography]]
+* [[Space (geography)]]
+* [[Region]]
+* [[Landscape]]
+* [[Cultural geography]]
+{{Geography}}
+[[Category:Geography]]
+[[Category:Human geography]]
+[[Category:Physical geography]]