Markaz (country subdivision)
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Markaz is an Arabic term meaning "center". In the Middle East, it may be used for country subdivisions. Among these are:
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Mintaqah (district, منطقة) · Qadaa (district, قضاء) · Nahiyah (subdistrict, ناحية) · Markaz (district, مركز) · Mutamadiyah (delegation, معتمدية) · Daerah (department, دائرة) · Liwa (district, sanjak لواء )
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- Arabic words and phrases
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