Digital Versatile Discs DVD distribution is divided into SIX regions: Region 1 - Canada, US, US Territories Region 2 - Japan, Europe, S Africa, Mid East, Egypt Region 3 - SE Asia, E Asia inc Hong Kong Region 4 - Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Cent America, Mexico, S America, Caribbean Region 5 - Former Soviet Union, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, N Korea, Mongolia Region 6 - China