In short, when a geographical location is
Flanderized into its most basic form or - more typically - a collection of stereotypes and cliches.
This is a variation of
Did Not Do The Research, when the research does itself, when a few aspects of a geographical location - whether real or not - are
so well known, that any TV show about them is doomed to only mention those few items. For examples, click on any of the links below.
See also
You Fail Geography Forever,
National Stereotypes,
You Would Not Want To Live In Dex.
The Americas
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia and Oceania
Antarctica and the North Pole
Various
