What was J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional homeland of the Hobbits called?

J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional homeland of the Hobbits was called the Shire.

The Shire is a peaceful, fertile region in northwestern Middle-earth. It is divided into areas such as the Four Farthings and includes places including Hobbiton, Bywater, and Buckland. Bilbo Baggins and Frodo Baggins both live in Hobbiton.

The Shire’s customs emphasize agriculture, family, local celebrations, and comfortable domestic life. Its ordinary routines provide a deliberate contrast with the wars, kingdoms, and ancient powers that dominate much of The Lord of the Rings.

The Shire is not the whole of Middle-earth and should not be confused with Bree, which lies to its east. Rivendell is farther east and is an Elven refuge, while Gondor is a human kingdom far to the south.