Economic geography

Economic geography is about understanding how the things we need and want (like food, clothes, toys, houses, and jobs) are made, where they come from, and how they move from one place to another.

Imagine you want to buy a toy from a store. The toy was made in a factory far away, and it needs to travel to the store before you can buy it. Economic geography looks at all the places the toy went through, and how it got to the store.

Economic geography also looks at why certain things are made in certain places. For example, coffee is grown in places with warm climates, and factories are often built near sources of energy like coal, oil, or natural gas.

Economic geography is important because it helps us understand how different regions of the world are connected to each other through trade and commerce. It also helps us understand why some regions are rich while others are poor, and how we can make sure everyone has enough of the things they need and want.