1.1. Characteristics of regionalism

♤ Regionalism is conditioned by economic, social, political and cultural disparities.

♤ Regionalism at times is a psychic phenomenon.

♤ Regionalism is built around as an expression of group identity as well as loyalty to the region.

♤ Regionalism presupposes the concept of development of one's own region without taking into consideration the interest of other regions.

♤ Regionalism prohibits people from other regions to be benefited by a particular region.