What is another word for Counties?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntɪz] (IPA) 
Counties are administrative subdivisions within a state or country. Synonyms for the word include shire, province, jurisdiction, territory, district, and region. In the United States, counties are a common form of local government, but they may also be called boroughs, parishes, or townships. Other countries may use different terms for their equivalent subdivisions, such as prefectures in Japan, cantons in Switzerland, or oblasts in Russia. The term "county" likely derives from the Old French word "comte," which means the jurisdiction of a count or earl. Regardless of the term used, counties serve as important geographic and political units around the world.
