Subdivisions of Bulgaria
Appearance
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Subdivisions of Bulgaria:
- Provinces of Bulgaria – first level
- City of Sofia – first level
- Municipalities of Bulgaria
History
After the liberation of Bulgaria, the country administrative were divided to 12 provinces (Bulgarian: губернии).
Okrazhiya and departments
After 1880 Kingdom of Bulgaria were separated to 21 Okrazhiya (in English: regimental). During the years to 1885 Eastern Rumelia, where were living Bulgarians (around 92%) administrative separated to 6 departments.
NUTS
Level | Subdivisions | # |
---|---|---|
NUTS 1 | Regions (Rajoni) | 2 |
NUTS 2 | Planning regions (Rajoni za planirane) | 6 |
NUTS 3 | Oblasts (Podregiony) | 28 |
Level | Subdivisions | # |
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LAU 1 | Municipalities (Obshtini) | 264 |
LAU 2 | Settlements (Naseleni mesta) | 5329 |