Definition of pacific rim in English English dictionary
The countries and landmasses surrounding the Pacific Ocean, often considered as a socioeconomic region. the Pacific Rim (countries) the countries around the Pacific Ocean, such as Japan, Australia, and the west coast of the US, considered as an economic group
The Pacific Rim, referring to countries and economies bordering the Pacific ocean, is an informal, flexible term which generally has been regarded as a reference to East Asia, Canada, and the United States At a minimum, the Pacific Rim includes Canada, Japan, the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, and the United States It may also include Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong/Macau, Indonesia, Laos, North Korea, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, the Philippines, Russia (or the Commonwealth of Independent States), Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam As an evolutionary term, usage sometimes includes Mexico, the countries of Central America, and the Pacific coast countries of South America
The countries and regions bordering the Pacific Ocean sharing political, economic,and environmental interests