Administrative divisions of Iraq

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The main subdivision in Iraq is the 18 muhafazah, or Governorates. Before 1976 they were called liwas, or banner). [1]

Under the constitution adopted in 2005, one or more governorates may elect to form a Region, which has the right to a share of oil revenues.

Modern Iraq mostly covers the Ottoman Empire vilayets (provinces) of Baghdad, Basra and Mosul and part of Zor and Arabia.

The governorates are divided into districts.

[edit] See also

• Regions of Iraq
• Governorates of Iraq
• Districts of Iraq
• Banners of Iraq
• List of postal codes in Iraq