Administrative divisions of Iraq

The main subdivision in Iraq is the 18 muhafazah, also known as governorates. Before 1976 they were called liwas, or banner.

Map of 18 governorates of Iraq, plus the only partially-recognized Halabja Governorate

Under the Constitution of Iraq adopted in 2005, one or more provinces may elect to form a federal region, which has the right to a share of oil revenues.

Modern Iraq mostly covers the Ottoman Empire vilayets (provinces) of Baghdad, Basra and Mosul and part of Zor and Arabia.

The governorates are divided into districts.

Types

• Federal regions of Iraq
• Governorates of Iraq
• Districts of Iraq
• Subdistricts of Iraq