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Countries
The United Kingdom is divided into four countries, which are in turn subdivided into several different types of subdivisions.
The first level of administrative subdivision in England is the region, which have a limited existence. At the next level are 118 administrative counties, of which 84 are Unitary Authorities (meaning they have no administrative subdivisions), the remainder being subdivided further into Districts. This classification excludes Greater London, which is under the control of the Greater London Authority (which has only minor powers), under which exist 33 London boroughs.
Including the unitarity authorities and London boroughs, England is divided into 352 districts.
England is also divided into 39 historic Counties, although these are no longer used for government administrative purposes.
Scotland consists of 32 Council Areas. Scotland is also divided into 31 historic Counties, although these are no longer used for government administrative purposes.
Wales consists of 22 Unitary Authorities, styled as 10 County Boroughs, 9 Counties, and 3 Cities. Wales is also divided into 13 historic Counties, although these are no longer used for government administrative purposes.
Northern Ireland is divided into 22 Districts, 4 Cities, and 6 Counties.England
Main article: Subdivisions of EnglandScotland
Main article: Council Areas of ScotlandWales
Main article: Unitary Authorities of WalesNorthern Ireland
Main article: Subdivisions of Northern Ireland