Division (political geography)
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A division is a type of administrative division of some Asian and African countries, all of them are formerly colonised by the British Empire, as well as a type of electoral district for county councils in England and Ireland.
Administrative divisions
[edit]| Group | Continent | Level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Divisions of Antigua and Barbuda | North America | 2nd | Often called divisions or areas |
| Divisions of Bangladesh | Asia | 1st | after Districts of Bangladesh |
| Divisions of Cameroon (also called departments) | Africa | 2nd | below provinces of Cameroon |
| Divisions of Fiji | Oceania | 1st | |
| Divisions of the Gambia | Africa | 1st | renamed to regions |
| Divisions of India | Asia | 2nd | below states of India |
| Divisions of Malaysia | Asia | 2nd | in two of the states of Malaysia: Sabah and Sarawak |
| Divisions of Myanmar | Asia | 1st | renamed to regions, per 2008 Constitution |
| Divisions of Pakistan | Asia | 2nd | below Provinces of Pakistan dissolved in 2000, re-established between 2008 and 2011 |
England
[edit]In England, a division refers to the electoral district used for elections to a county council, with ward the usual term used for other authorities.[1]
Some of the hundreds and wapentakes in England (of the historic counties of England) were divided into divisions. Also a number of the Wards of the City of London are, or were, divided into two divisions.
References
[edit]- ^ "Election Maps". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
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