Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are set in the Paldea region of the Pokémon universe, which appears to be loosely based on the Iberian Peninsula. The region features diverse landscapes including lakes, wastelands, and mountain ranges. A large crater, called the Great Crater of Paldea, lies in the center of the region, which was formed by a meteorite strike centuries before the events of the game. Inside the Crater is an area named Area Zero, where the Terastalization phenomenon was first discovered. The region is divided into 15 different areas spread across 4 provinces; six in the south, three in the east, three in the west, and three in the north. The areas differ in Pokémon; some are only seen in specific parts of the region. Small islands and rock formations are scattered throughout the region's lakes and borders.
