-=Setting and Locations=-
-=Equestria=-
The game takes place in the magical land of Equestria, a region inhabited by a wide variety of species but primarily Ponies. While there are many notable locations all around the land, the game itself focuses on the cozy town of Ponyville, seated just south of the nation's capital city; Canterlot.
-=Ponyville=-
Originally founded many generations ago when the first settlers were allowed to move into the region, Ponyville started out as a small farming stop along the Equestrian Railroad but soon bloomed into a bustling town. It grew from there to become the quaint, relatively peaceful community we have today. Ponyville is home to hundreds of Ponies and other species as well.
At the center of the community is Town Hall where the local government functions under the care of Mayor Mare and her board of representatives. Beyond that, Ponyville can be suitably divided into three portions: The Business District, The Residential District, and the Borders.
-=Business District=-
The Business District is where all the commerce of Ponyville takes place. The various permanent shops and stores are clustered together in the same general area of town, making it easy to do your shopping in one stop. There are a few exceptions to this, primarily in cases where a Pony's store is also their home. While the streets are usually kept clear, there will often be small bazaars and swap meets set up around the neighboring railway via stalls, carts, and temporary stands when new goods come into town.
-=Residential District=-
The Residential District is where all the citizens of Ponyville live. It's a much broader span than the Business District as it encompasses the bulk of Ponyville. Homes mostly rest together beyond the Businesses District but are also widely scattered all about the area -- some are even quite far beyond the town's limits, such as Fluttershy's Cottage or Cranky Doodle's Cabin.
-=The Borders=-
The Borders refers to any part of Ponyville that is not Business or Residential explicitly. Locations like Sweet Apple Acres, the Schoolhouse, the Railway, and other private properties fall under this category.