The Pokemon regions are loosely based on real-world places with some creative liberties, obviously!
Scroll down to learn what each of Pokemon's major regions are based on.
Pokemon Regions are Based on Real-World Places
Kanto is based on the Kanto area of Japan
Johto is based on the Kansai area of Japan
Hoenn is based on the Kyushu island of Japan
Sinnoh is based on the Hokkaido island of Japan
Unova is based on the United States, with many similarities to New York
Kalos is based on France
Alola is based on Hawaii
Galar is based on the United Kingdom