What is another word for oblast?
Pronunciation: [əblˈast] (IPA) 
Oblast is a Russian term that refers to a territorial administrative unit, akin to an administrative region or province. However, there are several English alternatives for the word oblast, including region, district, area, province, county, and territory. Each of these synonyms is used in various contexts and countries worldwide. For example, region is commonly used in European countries to refer to administrative entities, while county is often used in British English to describe an administrative division. In contrast, province is a term more commonly used in countries such as Canada or China. Regardless of the context, all these synonyms refer to an administrative entity or geographical area.
