An administrative division of a country is an area of land that is organized and governed by a higher authority. A PROVINCE is an administrative division of a country, typically a primary administrative division within a country or state. It is usually the largest administrative division in the country and is often subdivided into smaller regions. A REGION is an administrative division of a country, typically a secondary administrative division within a country or state. It is usually smaller than a PROVINCE and is often further divided into smaller areas.