Definitions
- Referring to a region or administrative division in some Arab countries. - Talking about the highest level of government administration in some Arab countries. - Describing a geographical area that is governed by a governor or a group of governors.
- Referring to a territorial division in some countries, such as Canada and China. - Talking about a region or administrative division in some countries. - Describing a geographical area that is governed by a provincial government.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to geographical areas that are governed by a higher authority.
- 2Both can be used to describe administrative divisions within a country.
- 3Both can be used to refer to regions with their own distinct characteristics.
- 4Both can be used to describe a level of government administration.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Governorate is primarily used in Arab countries, while province is used in many other countries around the world.
- 2Size: Governorate is typically smaller than province in terms of geographical area and population.
- 3Hierarchy: Governorate is usually a higher level of government administration than province.
- 4History: Governorate has its roots in the Ottoman Empire, while province has been used in various forms throughout history.
Remember this!
Governorate and province are both words used to describe geographical areas that are governed by a higher authority. However, governorate is primarily used in Arab countries and is typically smaller in size than a province. Additionally, governorate is usually a higher level of government administration than a province.
