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==Etymology and design concept==
==Etymology and design concept==
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Hoenn region as {{wp|Kyushu}}]]
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|200px|The map of Japan showing the Hoenn region as {{wp|Kyushu}}.]]
===Etymology===
===Etymology===
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Hoenn's name signifies "abundant relations" (豊縁 ''hōen''), as a common theme in this region is the relationships forged between Pokémon and people.<ref name=masuda>HIDDEN POWER of masuda, No. 15 [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2004/09/index.html (Japanese)] / [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/09/index.html (English)]</ref>
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Hoenn's name signifies "abundant relations" (豊縁 ''hōen''), as a common theme in this region is the relationships forged between Pokémon and people.<ref name=masuda>HIDDEN POWER of masuda, No. 15 [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2004/09/index.html (Japanese)] / [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/09/index.html (English)]</ref>