What is a computer network that provides connectivity in a geographic area or region larger than that covered by a local area network, but smaller than the area covered by a wide area network?

The correct answer for the given question is "Metropolitan Area Network"

Explanation:

The metropolitan area network connect the user with a geographic area of the size of metropolitan area. Metropolitan area network connect LAN i. e " local area network " to a single larger network thats provide efficient connection to the WAN network. Their are many advantage to use metropolitan area network which are mention above.

Provides the better security then other network. Cheaper lost when we connect MAN with WAN. If we use MAN network then data will be fastly transferred.