megye
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In Hungary, a megye (plural: megyék) is a type of administrative division, similar to a county. Hungary is divided into 19 such megyék, which are further subdivided into 174 districts. Budapest, the capital, has a special status and is divided into 23 districts. There are also 23 cities that hold county status. Recent reforms have centralized power, limiting the responsibilities of local governments to basic services. Examples of megyék include Heves in northern Hungary, known for its mountains and wine regions, and Győr-Moson-Sopron in the northwest, characterized by rich farmland and industries like automobile manufacturing. Historically, the concept of counties (megyék) dates back to the establishment of the Christian kingdom of Hungary around the year 1000.1234
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