The ~ of a place consist of the area immediately surrounding it. (FORMAL)
...the ~ of Paris...
The town and its ~ are inviting, with recreational attractions and art museums.
N-PLURAL: with poss
The ~ of a place consist of the area immediately surrounding it. (FORMAL)
...the ~ of Paris...
The town and its ~ are inviting, with recreational attractions and art museums.
N-PLURAL: with poss
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012