the area of the atmosphere and ground containing living things

residence

the people living in one place, district or country, considered as a whole

society, area of people

a part of a country

geographical area

a kind of surroundings and conditions in which people, animals or plants live

surroundings, atmosphere

the usual natural place and conditions in which an animal or plant lives

residence

a place often visited (by the (kinds of) people mentioned)

place for socializing

a scene of an event, e.g. in a novel etc

setting

a district or place, especially in which an event occurs

environment

(people living in) a part of a town, city etc; the area near the place mentioned

community, surroundings

a large area or division without definite boundaries; area away from the capital; range

area, domain; scope

a place visited for pleasure or for health reasons; to make use of a method or means in order to achieve something, especially after failure

vacation place