Definitions
- A region in Japan that is governed by a prefectural government. - A division of France that is similar to a county in the United States. - A type of administrative division in some countries, such as Greece and Vietnam.
- A division of a state in the United States. - A type of administrative division in some countries, such as Ireland and the United Kingdom. - A geographical region with its own local government, such as Los Angeles County in California.
List of Similarities
- 1Both prefecture and county are types of administrative divisions.
- 2Both can have their own local government.
- 3Both can be used to refer to a specific geographical region.
- 4Both can be used to describe a larger area that is divided into smaller regions.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: In general, prefectures tend to be smaller than counties.
- 2Population: Counties tend to have a larger population than prefectures.
- 3Government: The type of government and level of autonomy can differ between prefectures and counties.
- 4Culture: Prefectures are associated with Japanese and French culture, while counties are associated with American and British culture.
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Remember this!
Prefecture and county are both types of administrative divisions that can have their own local government and refer to a specific geographical region. However, they differ in origin, size, population, government, and cultural associations.
