The central regions of a country, especially the English Midlands region of central England.
From Middle English, combining 'mid' (middle) and 'land'. The term originally described any central area of a country, but became specifically associated with the English region during the Industrial Revolution.
The English Midlands became the heart of the Industrial Revolution, earning it the nickname 'the workshop of the world' in the 19th century. This region's central location made it perfect for manufacturing and transportation, showing how geography shapes history!
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