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Administrative divisions of Iraq

Administrative divisions of Iraq

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The main subdivision in Iraq is the 18 muhafazah, also known as governorates. Before 1976 they were called liwas, or banner.[1]

Map of 18 governorates of Iraq, plus the only partially-recognized Halabja Governorate

Under the Constitution of Iraq adopted in 2005, one or more provinces may elect to form a Region, which has the right to a share of oil revenues.

Modern Iraq mostly covers the Ottoman Empire vilayets (provinces) of Baghdad, Basra and Mosul and part of Zor and Arabia.[1]

The governorates are divided into districts.

Types

References

  1. [1]
    "Provinces of Iraq". Statoids. Gwillim Law. Retrieved 23 July 2018.

See also

  • List of postal codes in Iraq
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