How to say "Surroundings" in Japanese

When translating "surroundings" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 周り and 周辺. In Japanese, 周り (まわり (mawari)) is typically associated with "surroundings; vicinity; around" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Refers to the area or people surrounding something or someone. Often used with the particle 'の'. On the other hand, 周辺 (しゅうへん (shūhen)) maps to "surroundings; environs; vicinity" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to the area or region around a specific point, place, or event. Can be used for both physical locations. A literal translation of "surroundings" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!