How does specifying the `auto` region with Cloudflare R2 improve performance?

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How does specifying the `auto` region with Cloudflare R2 improve performance?
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Using the `auto` region allows Cloudflare's intelligent routing to direct your requests to the closest R2 data center based on the user's location. This reduces latency and improves the overall performance of accessing your stored data.