administrative division

• Eine territoriale Einheit oder Untergliederung innerhalb eines Staates, die für Verwaltungs-, Regierungs- oder politische Zwecke geschaffen wurde, z. B. ein Bundesland, eine Provinz, eine Region oder ein Bezirk.

A territorial unit or entity within a country that is established for the purposes of government, administration, or political organization, such as a state, province, region, or county.

1. Territorial unitB2formal

   A geographic area or region that is part of a larger country or state, created for the purpose of governance and administration.

   Verwaltungseinheit

   • France is divided into administrative divisions called departments.
   • Each administrative division has its own local government.
   • The country's administrative divisions include provinces, states, and counties.