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Explain the difference

between a continent,
country, state/province,
county, city, town,
borough, etc

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Answer:

What is a continent?

A continent is a large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region. There are 7 continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (listed from largest to smallest in size).

What is a country?

A country is a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.

What is a province?

Province is a principal administrative division of a country or empire.

What is a county?

A county is a territorial division of some countries, forming the chief unit of local administration.

What is a city?

A city is a large or important town.

What is a town?

A town is a populated area with fixed boundaries and a local government.

What is a borough?

A borough is a town, a village, or a part of a large city that has its own government.

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