Province
Province is a territorial unit, almost always an administrative division, within a country or state. The term derives from the ancient Roman provincia, which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire's territorial possessions outside Italy.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The word province is derived from the Latin word provincia, which was originally used by the Romans to refer to the sphere of authority of a magistrate, in particular, to a foreign territory.
History[edit | edit source]
The concept of a province has evolved over time, and its definition varies from country to country. In ancient Rome, a province was a conquered territory under the administration of a Roman governor. In the Middle Ages, a province could refer to a major ecclesiastical jurisdiction under a bishop. Today, a province is typically a level of government within a unitary state, such as Canada or China, or a territorial entity within a federal state, such as a U.S. state or a German Land.
Modern provinces[edit | edit source]
In many countries, a province is a subdivision of the national government, similar to a state in the United States. In some countries, including several in Western Europe, the term province is used for a region within a country, similar to a county in the United States. In other countries, such as China and Russia, a province is a large territorial unit with its own local government.
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