Governorates of Kurum Ash-Sharqia
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The governorates of Kurum Ash-Sharqia (Arabic:محافظة / Muhafazah) are the first tier administrative division in Kurum Ash-Sharqia. The present two governorates were orginally established by New Batavia, but peacefully seceded in 1699 AN to form Kurum Ash-Sharqia.
Government and competences
The government and the competences of the governorates are ruled by the Local Government Act 1695, a New Batavian act which is till in force as an inherited piece of legislation.
The central government appoints the governors. They are responsible for executing national legislation within their respective governorates, as well as making policy on a number of competences:
- Education
- Culture
- Civil engineering
- Economy
- Local government of cities and towns
Governorates
| Governorate | Est. | Population | Main economy | Capital | Other towns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ard Al-Moestasliha | 1695 AN | 625000 | Agriculture, market garden | Oud Laar | Blankveld, Ochterburg, Oosterdonk, Polderdorp, Faisaloord |
| Dar Al-Hoeriya | 1695 AN | 1875000 | Livestock, agriculture, services | Vrijplaats | 's-Hereneik, Nieuwhof-aan-Zee, Ouwhof, Eikenhorst, Regterplaats, Markenburg, Zuiderschot |
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