Subdivisions of Bulgaria explained

Subdivisions 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

See main article: NUTS of Bulgaria.

LevelSubdivisions
NUTS 1Regions (Rajoni)2
NUTS 2Planning regions (Rajoni za planirane)6
NUTS 3Oblasts (Podregiony)28
LevelSubdivisions
LAU 1Municipalities (Obshtini)264
LAU 2Settlements (Naseleni mesta)5329

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