The central or interior region of a country, especially areas away from the coast. Refers to landlocked areas characterized by their position between other geographical features.
From Middle English, compound of 'mid' (middle) and 'land'. The term has been used since medieval times to describe central regions, particularly in England where the Midlands form a distinct geographical and cultural area.
England's Midlands became the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution because of their central location and abundant coal deposits—being 'in the middle' made them perfect for manufacturing and distributing goods! This geographical advantage transformed sleepy agricultural regions into the workshop of the world.
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