Which traditional geographic regions are found in England?

Although England is a relatively small and homogeneous country, its geography and history have fostered the development of distinctive regional differences. While these regions never served administrative functions, there are eight traditional geographic regions of England:1

• The South West
• The South East (Greater London was often separated as its own region)
• The West Midlands
• The East Midlands
• East Anglia
• The North West
• Yorkshire
• The North East

These areas were often referred to as the standard regions of England. While the government later redrew and renamed some regions for development purposes in the 1990s, these traditional divisions remain significant for understanding the country's regional identity. Additionally, England is divided into 39 historic counties, which, despite lacking current administrative functions, continue to serve as a vital focus for local and cultural identity.12