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A region or administrative area within a country, often outside its capital.
Natural examples
Die Provinz liegt mehrere Stunden von der Hauptstadt entfernt.
The province lies several hours from the capital.
In der Provinz ist das Leben oft ruhiger.
Life is often quieter in the provinces.
Die Provinzverwaltung veröffentlichte neue Zahlen.
The provincial administration released new figures.
Usage note
Provinz is feminine: die Provinz; plural Provinzen. In some countries it is an official administrative term; elsewhere it may mean rural areas.
Mini-lesson: Provinz
A region or administrative area within a country, often outside its capital. Provinz is feminine: die Provinz; plural Provinzen. In some countries it is an official administrative term; elsewhere it may mean rural areas.
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