in what way is the european union creating a new region?

The countries in the European Union have similar laws, currency, and economies.

i don't get it...

Read about the EU.

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/eu/European_Union

This site explains regions.

http://geography.about.com/od/teachgeography/a/5themes.htm

oh! okay i think i get it now...so then what you're basically saying is true,that by having similar laws, currency, and economies, the european union is creating a new region?

Yes. :-)

i have some more questions to ask you but thank you for helping me with this one!

i have some more questions to ask you but thank you for helping me with this one!

You're welcome.

Please use the same name for all of your posts, sadie, hannah!

oops! okay! sorry!