Aspects of the Interpretation of the Regional Identity

Abstract

How to create regional identity? What role do the space and the culture play in this process? Can we classify the special characteristics of regional identity compared to spatial identity? The concept is rather new, similar to the concept of the regionalization of the regions.

The development and spatial planning regions established ten years ago, haven't got any historical tradition or geographical borders in Hungary. So the article is to look into the factors how to strengthen regional identity. The instruments of the participatory democracy, the communication, the designation of the regional centres, and not least the foundation of new regional intstitutions can contribute so the creation of regional identity within the population. Ön the basis of the experiencies other countries, these latter are important, ones to give the framework of common activities within the new regional boundaries.