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A '''borough''' is a political subdivision or form of [[local government]] in some countries. It can variously be the equivalent of a [[city]], a [[town]], a [[county]], or an administrative division of a city. It also used to refer to a [[Parliament]]ary constituency. | A '''borough''' is a political subdivision or form of [[local government]] in some countries. It can variously be the equivalent of a [[city]], a [[town]], a [[county]], or an administrative division of a city. It also used to refer to a [[Parliament]]ary constituency. | ||
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| + | The boroughs of [[London]] are separate local governments. The boroughs of [[New York City]] and of those [[Virginia]] cities that have them are not. | ||
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Revision as of 16:17, February 14, 2012
A borough is a political subdivision or form of local government in some countries. It can variously be the equivalent of a city, a town, a county, or an administrative division of a city. It also used to refer to a Parliamentary constituency.
The boroughs of London are separate local governments. The boroughs of New York City and of those Virginia cities that have them are not.