1. A geographic area with a concentrated presence of manufacturing facilities, factories, and industrial infrastructure, typically characterized by significant economic development and urbanization
The Ruhr Valley is one of Europe's most important industrialized regions.
O Vale do Ruhr é uma das regiões industrializadas mais importantes da Europa.
2. An area where industrial production is the primary economic activity and workforce
Many industrialized regions have shifted towards service economies in recent decades.
Muitas regiões industrializadas têm se deslocado para economias de serviços nas últimas décadas.