region of Middle-earth
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concept
A region of Middle-earth is a geographically defined area within Tolkien’s fictional world, characterized by its distinct landscapes, cultures, histories, and roles in the overarching narrative.
Observed surface forms (30)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| geographical feature in Middle-earth | 38 |
| location in Arda | 16 |
| region of Beleriand | 15 |
| Elven realm | 8 |
| region of the Shire | 6 |
| region in Arda | 5 |
| political entity in Middle-earth | 4 |
| realm in Middle-earth | 3 |
| region of Gondor | 3 |
| geographical region in Middle-earth | 2 |
| realm of Middle-earth | 2 |
| region in Middle-earth | 2 |
| region of Rhovanion | 2 |
| region of Rohan | 2 |
| Middle-earth location | 1 |
| Region of Gondor | 1 |
| Region of Middle-earth | 1 |
| geographical division in Middle-earth | 1 |
| geographical feature in Arda | 1 |
| geographical feature in The Lord of the Rings | 1 |
| geographical location in Middle-earth | 1 |
| homeland of Hobbits | 1 |
| location in Arda legendarium | 1 |
| location in The Hobbit | 1 |
| location in The Shire | 1 |
| place in Arda | 1 |
| place in Beleriand | 1 |
| region of Eriador | 1 |
| setting in The Lord of the Rings | 1 |
| setting of Middle-earth | 1 |
Instances (141)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Ephel Dúath | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
|
the encircling mountains of Mordor
surface form:
Encircling Mountains of Mordor
|
geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Mering Stream | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Erui | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Sirith | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Nen Hithoel | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| the Marish | region in Middle-earth |
| Mithrim | region of Beleriand |
|
the Fen of Serech
surface form:
Fen of Serech
|
geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Nan-tathren | region of Beleriand |
| Aros | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Gelion (via channels after the Breaking of Thargelion) | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
|
Doriath (via tributary Esgalduin)
surface form:
Doriath
|
Elven realm |
| Fens of Sirion | — |
|
Isle of Balar (near its mouths)
surface form:
Isle of Balar
|
location in Arda |
| Hildórien | — |
| Utumno | location in Arda |
| Formenos | location in Arda |
| Green Hill Country | region of the Shire |
| Tookland | region of the Shire |
| The Hill | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Ambaróna | place in Arda |
| Helcaraxë | region in Arda |
| Cuiviénen | — |
| the Earth within Eä | setting of Middle-earth |
| Khand | — |
| Lebennin | Region of Gondor |
| Belfalas | region of Gondor |
| Lamedon | Region of Middle-earth |
| Lossarnach | — |
| Dor-en-Ernil | — |
| Eastfold of Gondor | region of Gondor |
| Bay of Belfalas | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| The Riddermark | — |
| The Wold | region of Rohan |
| Eastfarthing | region of the Shire |
| Northfarthing | region of the Shire |
| The Water | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| The Shire by the Great East Road | — |
| Cardolan | — |
| Elves of Lindon | Elven realm |
| Haradwaith | — |
| the South | geographical region in Middle-earth |
| The Sundering Seas | location in Arda |
| Isle of Balar | location in Arda |
| Himling | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Southfarthing | region of the Shire |
| Great River | geographical feature in Middle-earth |
| Far Downs | region of the Shire |
| Bay of Balar | geographical feature in Middle-earth |