Administrative divisions of Iraq
The main subdivision in Iraq is the 18 muhafazah, also known as governorates. Before 1976 they were called liwas, or banner.[1]
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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Provinces of Iraq". Statoids. Gwillim Law. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
See also
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