county
A county.
European Union
No, a city cannot own a political subdivision of a state. A political subdivision is typically a local government entity that is created by the state and has its own legal authority and responsibilities. While a city may be a part of a political subdivision, it cannot be the owner of it.
Cook County is solidly Democrat. Dupage and much of the rest of the state is mostly Republican.
The capital city of a political subdivision of a country
"What are the provincial state or territorial capitals of Austria?"
russia
A county is an administrative sub-division of a country or state. UK(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government Source Princeton.edu U.S. Bureau of the census term for the largest geographic division of a state, with local government that represents the primary political and administrative subdivision within the state.Source: Answers.comThe largest administrative division of most states in the United States. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
A state's geographical shape, which can affect its spatial cohesion and political viability.
The largest state in Australia is Western Australia. It covers 1 third of the whole country and is also the second largest country subdivision in the world with an area of 2,645,6152 km.
Alaska has the largest land area among states in the Pacific region.
Territorial