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
The largest subdivision of a state typically refers to its largest county or parish, depending on the state. For example, in Texas, the largest county by area is Brewster County, covering approximately 6,192 square miles. In Alaska, the largest borough is the North Slope Borough, which encompasses over 88,000 square miles. The specific answer may vary depending on the state in question.
"What are the provincial state or territorial capitals of Austria?"
Russia is the largest country in the world by territorial extent, covering more than 17 million square kilometers.
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.
The subdivision of a country is called a region, state, province, or county, depending on the country. These subdivisions help organize the country into smaller administrative units for governance and political purposes.
A state's geographical shape, which can affect its spatial cohesion and political viability.
A state is a political subdivision within a country, while a country is a sovereign nation with its own government and borders.