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Which states is divided into parishes?
Louisiana
Why does Louisiana have parishes instead of counties?
Initially the state of Louisiana was divided into counties, but these were poorly organized and it was found the parishes that had been established by the France and Spain, both Catholic countries worked better as a means of division. Louisiana's parishes are based on a method of ecclesiastical division.
Are all states are divided into counties?
No, Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. However, parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S. federal government.
How many states have counties and how many states have parishes?
Louisiana is the only State with Parishes
What are the parishes of guadeloupe?
The parishes of guadeloupe are St.Martin,Basse-Terreand others
What state is divided into parishes?
Louisiana
What state uses the word parishes?
Louisiana has land divided into parishes rather than counties.
What state has parishes instead of counties?
You mean "What US state has parishes not counties"; and the answer is Louisiana.
Which state is not divided into counties?
There are two: Louisiana and Alaska. Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S. federal government.
Why is the state of new Orleans divided into parishes instead of counties?
There is no state of New Orleans
How may states are divided into counties?
The only state that is not is Louisiana. They are divided into Parishes instead of counties.
What is a county local or state?
In the United States, a county is a local government entity. Except for Louisiana (which is divided into "parishes") and Alaska (which is divided into "judicial districts"), each state is divided into counties.
How many counties is Jamaica divided into?
Jamaica is divided into 3 counties and 14 Parishes.
What was the Church Act of 1706?
The Church Act of 1706 divided the state into parishes (counties or districts). Each parish had a church which was supported by the state.
How is the diocese divided?
A diocese is divided into parishes, which are run by priests.
Are all states divided into counties?
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Is Louisiana divided into geographical regions?
parishes
