What is the difference between area zone and spot? The difference is how specific or general the place is that you sre talking about . Area is the least specific or most general. Somewhere in this area, you should be able to find a restaurant. (Larger general area) You can set up camp in this area. (Smaller general area) Zone is more specific than area but less than spot. Don't drive so fast, this is an accident prone zone. (A place where more accidents have happened in the past) Spot is the most specific . It happened here right at this spot. This is the spot where I saw the beautiful bird.

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