Various countries of the EU have regions or provinces or such like within
their borders (eg France, Germany, Ireland and the UK), but they don't have
the same status as the States, Territories and Provinces of the USA,
Australia and Canada, as I understand it.

They tend to be local government areas or informally recognised regions with
some historical background but little to no political (or other official)
status, as far as I can tell.

I hope that provides some light on the subject, even if tangential.

Grahame Gould
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Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley
Australia
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