So far, the region is based off of Brazil, a country in South America. And the region is named "Auriverde." The starting town it selected it was Verdegem Town. (derived from Sandgem Town and verde, the Spanish word for "green.")
The professor's name is Professor Ipê, and will give the player three starter Pokemon. The Grass starter is named "Capyplant." The capybara (that is the same genus as beavers, such as Bidoof and Bibarel) with a plant on his back. Pretty much similar to Bulbasaur. The Fire-type starter is named Araraff, a Pokemon based on a parrot, like Squawkabilly. And the Water-type starter is Guaragua. Which is inspired by the dolphin. Not to be confused with Finizen or Palafin.