In order to manage, protect, and control territory locally, a country often __________.

A country commonly divides its territory into administrative units, such as provinces, states, or districts, so it can manage services, enforce laws, and coordinate local government. An enclave or exclave describes a territory’s geographic relationship to another area, while an autonomous region has special self-governing powers. The best answer is “divides into administrative units.”

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