# Land

Atmos is split into eight regions. Each region is divided into plots that are available for purchase. Formed through realistic modes of planet-formation, land gains a meaningful dimension through giving real-world geologic techniques bearing. Each Plot has a different mineral composition, which affects mining.

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* **Regions**: Eight primary regions, each with its own unique biome. Regions are collections of adjacent plots.
* **Cities**: There is at least one city within each region and towns can be constructed through proximate plots joining together. Towns and cities contain plots with Atmos default services.
* **Plots**: The smallest subdivision of land. Plots are typically hexagonal and can be used for mining, building structures, and creating applications.

### Terraforming

The planet Atmos is not fully habitable yet, but terraforming activities make new regions and plots available to players. Generally speaking, areas on Atmos are one of the following: 

* **Exclusion Zone**: Non-terraformed area that is not yet available for purchase. 
* **Inclusion Zone**: Plots within the terraformed region that are available for purchase.