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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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[[Category:Geography]]
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