The administrative divisions of

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, consists of prefecture-level divisions subdivided into county-level divisions then subdivided into township-level divisions.

Administrative divisions

All of these administrative divisions are explained in greater detail at

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Administrative divisions

Recent changes in administrative divisions

Population composition

Prefectures

Counties

See also

References