AWS Region
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An AWS Region is a geographical area.
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Each AWS Region consists of two or more availability zone.
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When we store data in a specific Region, it is not replicated outside that Region. It is our responsibility to replicate data across Regions, if our business needs require it.
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Communication between Region uses AWS backbone network infrastructure.
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To achieve fault tolerance and stability, regions are isolated from one another.
Fault tolerance refers to the ability of a system to continue operating without interruption when one or more of its components fail.
Things to take care while selecting any region
- Data governance and legal requirements
- Proximity to customers (latency)
- Services available within the region
- Costs (vary by region)