Administrative divisions of the Netherlands
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The Netherlands has several levels of administrative subdivisions. The first level of subdivision consists of 12 provinces.[1] The second level of subdivision consists of 342 municipalities.
The country is also subdivided into 21 water districts, governed by a water board (waterschap or hoogheemraadschap), each having authority in matters concerning water management.[2][3] Direct elections of the water boards take place every four years.