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In addition to its other uses, the word "area" may refer to any of the following types of country subdivisions:
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Non-English or loanwords
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Current |
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Historical |
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First-level |
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Second / third-level |
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City / township-level |
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English translations given are those most commonly used.
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§ signifies a defunct institution
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Regional subdivisions |
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Local subdivisions |
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Setlements |
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- Historical subdivisions in italics.
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National, Federal |
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Regional, Metropolitan |
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Urban, Rural |
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- Historical subdivisions in italics.
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1 Used by ten or more countries or having derived terms. Historical derivations in italics.
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