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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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