The Earth is home to a number of concentrated industrial regions.

The oldest industrial regions in the world are located in Europe. The industrial revolution began in the British Isles in the 18th century. From there, it spread to Western and Central Europe, eventually reaching the northernmost parts of Italy. Industry concentrated in these regions, because sources of energy and raw materials were plentiful in these European nations. 

The largest industrial regions in Russia are located near Moscow and the Ural mountains. Like industry in Central and Western Europe, Russian industry is also based on its vast supplies of raw materials and energy. Russia's natural gas supplies are the largest in the world, and its oil and coal supplies are likewise among the richest on the planet. 

Germany is known for its automobile industry. A car exhibition in Stuttgart.​