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| name=          Prefecture<br>''Sefir''
| name=          Prefecture<br>''Amirsega''
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| map=            Atlas-lugida-regions.png
| map=            Atlas-lugida-regions.png
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| category=      [[Wikipedia:Unitary state|Unitary state]]
| category=      [[Wikipedia:Unitary state|Unitary state]]
| territory=      [[Lugida]]
| territory=      [[Lugida]]
| upper_unit=
| upper_unit=
| current_number= 47 prefectures<br>– 37 proper prefectures<br>– 6 urban prefectures <br>– 3 special prefectures<br>– 1 capital prefecture
| current_number= 35 prefectures<br>– 26 proper prefectures<br>– 1 capital prefecture<br>– 6 urban prefectures <br>– 2 special prefectures
| number_date=       
| number_date=       
| start_date=  
| start_date=  
| legislation_begin= National Subdivisions Act, 1874
| government=    Governor
| government=    Governor
| government1=    Prefectural Parliament
| government1=    Prefectural council
| subdivision=    Municipality and equivalent (see [[#Governance|Governance]])
| subdivision=    Municipality and equivalent
| population_range= {{nowrap|616,194 ([[Sharjai Prefecture|Sharjai]]) – 16,813,021 ([[Natlia]])}}
| population_range= {{nowrap|616,194 ([[Tenko Prefecture|Tenko]]) – 13,613,021 ([[Natlia]])}}
| area_range=     
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The '''Prefectures of Lugida''' ({{small|[[Lithian]]:}} ''Sefir''), sometimes known informally or in historical contexts as the '''domains of Lugida''', consist of 47 prefectures which form the first-level administrative divisions of [[Lugida]]. Of these, 37 are proper prefectures, three are special prefectures, six are urban prefectures, and one is a capital prefecture ([[Natlia]]). The system was established in 1869 by the then-newly established administration of the Republic of Lugida to replace the former [[Kingdom of Melunair]]'s system of circuits and its subdivision domains, hence the term 'domain' for prefectures.
The '''Prefectures of Lugida''' ({{small|[[Lithian]]:}} ''Amirsega''), alternatively or in historical contexts the '''domains of Lugida''' (''Gan''), are the 35 first-level administrative divisions of [[Lugida]]. These are classified into four; two special prefectures, six urban prefectures, one capital prefecture of [[Natlia]] and the remaining 26 ''proper'' prefectures. The system was established in 1874 by the then-newly established [[Lugida (1868-1940)|Lugid government]] to replace the former [[Kingdom of Melunair]]'s system of circuits and domains, hence the term 'domain' for prefectures.


Prefectures are divided into municipalities including cities, towns, and in Natlia, capital wards. Governors and prefectural parliaments are elected in five-year terms. They have administrative, executive, and legislative authority within their prefectures' boundaries in respect to the central government of Lugida; the central government reserves the right to prevent a prefecture law from being enacted especially if the law contradicts higher-level laws such as a Ministerial Order, the National Code, and the [[Constitution of Lugida|Constitution]]. Special prefectures have greater autonomy. For example, they can enact prefectural laws that override higher-level laws except the Constitution and can designate an official regional language.
Prefectures are divided into municipalities known as cities, towns, and in urban prefectures, wards. Governors are elected in five-year terms. They have the administrative and judicial authority within their prefectures' boundaries while in respect to the central government of Lugida; the national government may prevent a prefecture-level ordinance from entering force especially when it is not compatible higher-level laws such as an Executive Order, acts on the National Code, and the [[Constitution of Lugida|Constitution]]. However, this doesn't necessarily apply to special prefectures, who can enact prefectural ordinance that override some higher-level laws.


==Background==
==Background==
Officially used to mean "prefecture" is the Lithian term ''sefir'', derived from ''sek'' "below" and ''fira'' "state", thus literally meaning "subordinate of the state". ''Sefir'' is also used in Lithian to refer to other countries' first-level administrative divisions. Therefore the term may also be translated to "province" or "subdivision".
''Amirsega'' is a [[Lithian]] word that translates to "prefecture", derived from ''amir'' "office" and ''sega'' "land"{{emdash}}meaning "office of the domain". ''Amirsega'' is also used to refer to other countries' first-level administrative divisions and may also be translated to mean "province" or "subdivision" depending on context.


Prior to the formation of prefectures, the terms ‘domains’ and ‘circuits’ were used. Since 1386 during [[Forian Kingdom]] rule, the core territory had been subdivided into four circuits{{spaced en dash}}also known as 'swords'{{spaced en dash}}and then into domains. The [[Kingdom of Melunair]] used a similar system but with different terms. In their integration of now-southern Lugida in 1762 the kingdom adopted the Forian terminology of circuits and domains and redrew their borders. With the formation of the Republic, the administration in 1869 abolished the circuit borders and consolidated several formerly Melunairi domains. "Prefecture" (''sefir'') replaced "domain" (''gant'') as the official term for the subdivision, although the latter is still sometimes used as an informal term. The circuit borders now roughly delineate the six, unofficially designated [[regions of Lugida]]. Initially there are around 180 prefectures, all of which retained domain borders, and in 1874 the consolidation process is declared complete at 47 prefectures.
Prior to the formation of prefectures, the circuit and domain system was used. Starting from 1386 during [[Forian Kingdom]] rule, the core territory was subdivided into four circuits, corresponding to territories of the four member kingdoms of the [[Forian League]]. These are further divided into domains called ''gan''. The [[Kingdom of Melunair]] subdivisions adopt a similar structure. Following their conquest of now-southern Lugida in 1730 the kingdom retained the Forian domain borders and made them part of a single, large circuit. This lasted for nine years before Melunair redrew its borders on its newly incorporated southern portion, parting them into four circuits.


In the initial setting all prefectures but Natlia had the same status as "proper prefectures". This was acknowledged by the National Subdivisions Act enacted in 1875. The governments of two prefectures, Lenthir and Melon, requested greater autonomy of their prefectures on mainly cultural grounds. Hence, in 1928 the act was amended through the Local Autonomy Act to form the "special prefecture" designation for Lenthir and Melon prefectures, with Gerupa Prefecture following later in 1984 after a local referendum. Also introduced in the amendment were the "urban prefectures" designation for Tom and Hara prefectures. At the time these prefectures were highly urbanized in comparison to other proper prefectures, and had the second and third largest population in the 1930s. Delan Prefecture then became an urban prefecture in 1979. Including the 1928 amendment, the National Subdivisions Act has been amended four times, in 1961, 1975, and 2007, most of which concerns the prefectures' extent of administration and power.
With the formation of the Republic, the administration in 1869 began consolidating smaller domains to form the prefectures of Lugida, abolishing the circuits in the process. Initially there were around 128 prefectures corresponding to the Melunairi domains, and in 1874 the consolidation process ended at 38 prefectures with the National Subdivisions Act. ''Amirseget'' has replaced ''gan'' as the term for the subdivision, although the latter is still used informally or in historical contexts and has become part of placenames such as in Gan Motrain and Melot Gan. Lugida's six circuits are now used to define the [[regions of Lugida]].
 
Initially there were no special designations for prefectures other than the capital Natlia, as acknowledged by the Act. In 1920s Melon Prefecture requested greater autonomy as a [[Melunes|Melune]] majority region. Their request was accepted in 1930 with the Local Autonomy Act, creating and granting them the "special" classification, which would also be granted for Chora Prefecture in 1976. The ordinance also created urban prefectures, first granted for Eldin and Tokhan. Both were the second and third largest prefectures by population respectively and much of their area has been urbanized. In 1979 four more prefectures became an urban prefecture. The National Subdivisions Act has been amended three times{{emdash}}in 1930, 1956, and 2000{{emdash}}most of which concern the prefectures' extent of administration and power.


==Governance==
==Governance==
Prefectures are headed by a governor along with the prefectural council. Councils serve as local lawmakers and oversee the prefectural budget, while governors provide local policies and regulations in respect to existing ordinance. Governors are elected by popular first past the post vote every five years. As Lugida is a unitary state, local jurisdictions often rely on the national government for funding and administration. Governance of prefectures is overseen by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other ministries who can and often intervene local government policies and funding.
Below the prefecture are municipalities. Depending on type of prefecture and population these municipalities are designated as a town, city, district, ward, or metropolis. They each maintain public services and civil administration.
In prefectures with special designations such as Melon and Eldin, governance works slightly differently. Public services such as police force and fire departments in urban prefectures are overseen directly by the prefectural government, instead of by its individual municipalities. Special prefectures have greater self-authority on local budget and lawmaking as they can enact laws that replace parts of the national ordinance. Melon Prefecture's prefectural council, the Council of Melon, functions as both the local legislature and the governor and its members are elected in four-year terms instead of five.


==Types==
==Types==
Prior to the 1928 amendment of the National Subdivisions Act, there were only proper prefectures alongside Natlia as the capital prefecture. The amendment increased the amount of prefecture types into four as explained below.


===Proper===
===Proper===
Proper prefecture (''Sefirtama''), or simply prefecture, is the status designated for 40 out of the 47 prefectures. Normal prefecture governance laws apply. Forming the administrative divisions of the proper prefectures are municipalities termed into districts, towns, or cities. Most municipalities are districts while towns and cities are used for more populous municipalities.
26 out of the 35 prefectures are ordinary, "proper" prefectures (''Amirsega tama''). Despite its name, they do not vest the word ''tama'' in their official name; the term "proper" is used to distinguish them from other types of prefectures. Normal governance laws apply. Proper prefectures are comprised of municipalities that may be either districts, towns or cities, depending on their population.


===Urban===
===Urban===
Urban prefecture (''Sefirnawa'') is the status designated for [[Delan Prefecture|Delan]], [[Hara Prefecture|Hara]], [[Kito Prefecture|Kito]], [[Susa Prefecture|Susa]], [[Thercein Prefecture|Thercein]], and [[Tom Prefecture|Tom]] prefectures. Unlike proper prefectures, the prefectural government vests more power over its territory, and functions normally assigned to municipalities are relegated to the prefectural government. Otherwise its laws of governance remain similar to that of a proper prefecture. Urban prefectures are subdivided further into wards as opposed to districts, cities, and towns, although Delan Prefecture still makes use of the term 'district'.
Urban prefecture (''Amirsega ferne'') is the classification given for [[Eldin Prefecture|Eldin]], [[Tokhan Prefecture|Tokhan]], [[Tetra Prefecture|Tetra]], [[Kito Prefecture|Kito]], [[Susa Prefecture|Susa]] and [[Thercein Prefecture|Thercein]]. Here the prefectural government has more power over within its borders, as some functions normally assigned to municipalities are relegated to the prefectural government. Municipalities of urban prefectures are called wards, although Tetra Prefecture remained to use the term 'district'.


===Special===
===Special===
Special prefecture (''Sefirsiva'') is the status designated for [[Gerupa Prefecture|Gerupa]], [[Lenthir Prefecture|Lenthir]], and [[Melon Prefecture|Melon]] prefectures. Special prefectures are unique in that they have greater autonomy rights and can enact laws that may override higher-level laws except the Constitution, structure their own system of governance and administrative divisions, and assign official regional languages. For example, the government of Melon Prefecture has the Council of Melon in place of a prefectural parliament and lacks a governor, whose role is served by the Council as a whole.
Two prefectures have the designation of special prefectures (''Amirsega sivesh''), [[Melon Prefecture|Melon]] and [[Chora Prefecture|Chora]]. They are unique in that they have greater autonomy over its territory and can enact laws that may override higher-level laws, as long as it remains in respect of the Constitution. Their municipalities and government are generally structured differently than other prefectures.
 
In the case of Melon Prefecture, the governor is substituted by the Council of Melon which functions akin to a prefectural assembly. Each of its 40 councilors represent the 40 districts of Melon Prefecture, including four who represent [[Chitra]]. They are elected by Melon Prefecture citizens of each district to serve four-year terms instead of regular five years. Otherwise in Chora Prefecture, the region is divided into relatively larger-sized districts and has stricter environmental laws, intended to give [[Mount Lenthir|Lenthir National Park]] additional protection.


===Capital===
===Capital===
The designation of capital prefecture (''Sefirkiwa'') is given only to [[Natlia]] as the national capital of Lugida in which the national government has direct control of the prefecture's administration. Municipalities of Natlia are termed officially as capital wards but often referred to as simply wards.
The capital city of [[Natlia]] is officially a capital prefecture (''Amirsega kiwa''). Here the national government has direct control of the prefecture's administration and functions akin to an urban prefecture. Natlia is divided into wards, including the (number) special wards that make up Natlia Core.


==List of prefectures==
==List of prefectures==
[[File:Atlas-lugida-regions.png|thumb|400px|Prefectures of Lugida, colored by region:
{{legend|chartreuse|Tengitra}}
{{legend|yellow|Tenten}}
{{legend|orangered|Shebite}}
{{legend|orange|Melunair}}
{{legend|cyan|Kruhail}}
{{legend|dodgerblue|Tashere}}
]]
{| class=wikitable
{| class=wikitable
! colspan=2 | Type !! Lithian term !! Quantity
! colspan=2 | Type !! Lithian term !! Quantity
|-
|-
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || proper prefecture || ''Sefirtama'' || 37
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || proper prefecture || ''Amirsega tama'' || 26
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#a4ffa4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || urban prefecture || ''Sefirnawa'' || 6
| bgcolor=#a4ffa4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || urban prefecture || ''Amirsega ferne'' || 6
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#95faee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || special prefecture || ''Sefirsiva'' || 3
| bgcolor=#95faee | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || special prefecture || ''Amirsega sivesh'' || 2
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#f2b5e8 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || capital prefecture || ''Sefirkiwa'' || 1
| bgcolor=#f2b5e8 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; || capital prefecture || ''Amirsega kiwa'' || 1
|-  
|-  
|}
|}
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! Prefecture
! Prefecture
! Capital
! Capital
! Largest city
! [[Regions of Lugida|Region]]
! [[Regions of Lugida|Region]]
! Population
! Population
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|-
|-
| [[Ade Prefecture|Ade]]
| [[Ade Prefecture|Ade]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Ferhira
| Ferhira
| bgcolor=#ff827e | [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
| [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Amu Prefecture|Amu]]
| [[Amu Prefecture|Amu]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Renibre
| Renibre
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Angiten Prefecture|Angiten]]
| [[Angiten Prefecture|Angiten]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Tenzel
| Tenzel
| bgcolor=#ff827e | [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
| [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Ashinte Prefecture|Ashinte]]
| [[Ashinte Prefecture|Ashinte]]
| align="center" | Rumlana
| Akomere
| align="center" | Akomere
| [[Galen]]
| bgcolor=#4dffe3 | [[Galen]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Athira Prefecture|Athira]]
| [[Athira Prefecture|Athira]]
| align="center" | Zelika
| Adegint
| align="center" | Adegint
| [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
| bgcolor=#ff827e | [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Dampatu Prefecture|Dampatu]]
| [[Dampatu Prefecture|Dampatu]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Kammot
| Kammot
| bgcolor=#faf723 | [[Ikhelet]]
| [[Ikhelet]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Davi Prefecture|Davi]]
| [[Davi Prefecture|Davi]]
| align="center" | Thabrem
| Macara
| align="center" | Macara
| [[Galen]]
| bgcolor=#4dffe3 | [[Galen]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
| LG-DV
| LG-DV
|-
|- bgcolor=#a4ffa4
| bgcolor=#a4ffa4 | [[Delan Prefecture|Delan]]
| [[Delan Prefecture|Delan]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | [[Kirna]]
| [[Kirna]]
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Dira Prefecture|Dira]]
| [[Dira Prefecture|Dira]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | [[Hammoir]]
| [[Hammoir]]
| bgcolor=#4b7cff | [[Golan (region)|Golan]]
| [[Golan (region)|Golan]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Elam Prefecture|Elam]]
| [[Elam Prefecture|Elam]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Fercair
| Fercair
| bgcolor=#64ed4a | [[Tengitra]]
| [[Tengitra]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Ferain Prefecture|Ferain]]
| [[Ferain Prefecture|Ferain]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Satna
| Satna
| bgcolor=#faf723 | [[Ikhelet]]
| [[Ikhelet]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Gakhaila Prefecture|Gakhaila]]
| [[Gakhaila Prefecture|Gakhaila]]
| align="center" | Motseir
| Kharchem
| align="center" | Kharchem
| [[Ikhelet]]
| bgcolor=#faf723 | [[Ikhelet]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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| LG-GL
| LG-GL
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#95faee | [[Gerupa Prefecture|Gerupa]]
| [[Gerupa Prefecture|Gerupa]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Kenlok
| Kenlok
| bgcolor=#4b7cff | [[Golan (region)|Golan]]
| [[Golan (region)|Golan]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Girkau Prefecture|Girkau]]
| [[Girkau Prefecture|Girkau]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | [[Mairapha]]
| [[Mairapha]]
| bgcolor=#ff827e | [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
| [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Golan Prefecture|Golan]]
| [[Golan Prefecture|Golan]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Hamipha
| Hamipha
| bgcolor=#4b7cff | [[Golan (region)|Golan]]
| [[Golan (region)|Golan]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Guntram Prefecture|Guntram]]
| [[Guntram Prefecture|Guntram]]
| align="center" | Kalikair
| Matluk
| align="center" | Matluk
| [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
| bgcolor=#ff827e | [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Halok Prefecture|Halok]]
| [[Halok Prefecture|Halok]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Thakaf
| Thakaf
| bgcolor=#4dffe3 | [[Galen]]
| [[Galen]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
| LG-HK
| LG-HK
|-
|- bgcolor=#a4ffa4
| bgcolor=#a4ffa4 | [[Hara Prefecture|Hara]]
| [[Hara Prefecture|Hara]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | [[Theres]]
| [[Theres]]
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Helin Prefecture|Helin]]
| [[Helin Prefecture|Helin]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Santika
| Santika
| bgcolor=#ff827e | [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
| [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Jaka Prefecture|Jaka]]
| [[Jaka Prefecture|Jaka]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Ren Kaliel
| Ren Kaliel
| bgcolor=#64ed4a | [[Tengitra]]
| [[Tengitra]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Kam Prefecture|Kam]]
| [[Kam Prefecture|Kam]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Sefer
| Sefer
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
| LG-KA
| LG-KA
|-
|- bgcolor=#a4ffa4
| bgcolor=#a4ffa4 | [[Kito Prefecture|Kito]]
| [[Kito Prefecture|Kito]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Hikit
| Hikit
| bgcolor=#64ed4a | [[Tengitra]]
| [[Tengitra]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Kiret Prefecture|Kiret]]
| [[Kiret Prefecture|Kiret]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Himotseir
| Himotseir
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Kribre Prefecture|Kribre]]
| [[Kribre Prefecture|Kribre]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Kribre
| Kribre
| bgcolor=#4b7cff | [[Golan (region)|Golan]]
| [[Golan (region)|Golan]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Kuradala Prefecture|Kuradala]]
| [[Kuradala Prefecture|Kuradala]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Betreter
| Betreter
| bgcolor=#faf723 | [[Ikhelet]]
| [[Ikhelet]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
| LG-KU
| LG-KU
|-
|- bgcolor=#95faee
| bgcolor=#95faee | [[Lenthir Prefecture|Lenthir]]
| [[Lenthir Prefecture|Lenthir]]
| align="center" | Madam
| Tekairfent
| align="center" | Tekairfent
| [[Galen]]
| bgcolor=#4dffe3 | [[Galen]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Melcair Prefecture|Melcair]]
| [[Melcair Prefecture|Melcair]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Tendel
| Tendel
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
| LG-MC
| LG-MC
|-
|- bgcolor=#95faee
| bgcolor=#95faee | [[Melon Prefecture|Melon]]
| [[Melon Prefecture|Melon]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | [[Achihera]]
| [[Achihera]]
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Nairmeri Prefecture|Nairmeri]]
| [[Nairmeri Prefecture|Nairmeri]]
| align="center" | Sekiret
| Kammeri
| align="center" | Kammeri
| [[Melunair]]
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Namir Prefecture|Namir]]
| [[Namir Prefecture|Namir]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Namir
| Namir
| bgcolor=#faf723 | [[Ikhelet]]
| [[Ikhelet]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
|  
| LG-NM
| LG-NM
|-
|- bgcolor=#f2b5e8
| bgcolor=#f2b5e8 | [[Natlia]]
| [[Natlia]]
| align="center" | Kairai
| Natlia
| align="center" | Taramot
| [[Tengitra]]
| bgcolor=#64ed4a | [[Tengitra]]
| align="right" | 13,813,021
| align="right" | 16,813,021
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Nida Prefecture|Nida]]
| [[Nida Prefecture|Nida]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Gairshara
| Gairshara
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Ravaho Prefecture|Ravaho]]
| [[Ravaho Prefecture|Ravaho]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Imelnavi
| Imelnavi
| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
| [[Melunair]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Renikhel Prefecture|Renikhel]]
| [[Renikhel Prefecture|Renikhel]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Amratide
| Amratide
| bgcolor=#faf723 | [[Ikhelet]]
| [[Ikhelet]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Riet Prefecture|Riet]]
| [[Riet Prefecture|Riet]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | [[Wilia]]
| [[Wilia]]
| bgcolor=#64ed4a | [[Tengitra]]
| [[Tengitra]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[Roset Prefecture|Roset]]
| [[Roset Prefecture|Roset]]
| colspan=2; align="center" | Tennida
| Tennida
| bgcolor=#ff827e | [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
| [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
|  
|  
|  
|  
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|-
|-
| [[San Prefecture|San]]
| [[San Prefecture|San]]
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| Thukha
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| [[Ikhelet]]
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| bgcolor=#ff827e | [[Hetaf (region)|Hetaf]]
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| [[Susa Prefecture|Susa]]
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| [[Tengitra]]
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| bgcolor=#e372ff | [[Melunair]]
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| Shinhan
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Revision as of 10:45, 1 October 2018

Prefecture
Amirsega
Atlas-lugida-regions.png
CategoryUnitary state
LocationLugida
Created byNational Subdivisions Act, 1874
Number35 prefectures
– 26 proper prefectures
– 1 capital prefecture
– 6 urban prefectures
– 2 special prefectures
Populations616,194 (Tenko) – 13,613,021 (Natlia)
GovernmentGovernor
Prefectural council
SubdivisionsMunicipality and equivalent

The Prefectures of Lugida (Lithian: Amirsega), alternatively or in historical contexts the domains of Lugida (Gan), are the 35 first-level administrative divisions of Lugida. These are classified into four; two special prefectures, six urban prefectures, one capital prefecture of Natlia and the remaining 26 proper prefectures. The system was established in 1874 by the then-newly established Lugid government to replace the former Kingdom of Melunair's system of circuits and domains, hence the term 'domain' for prefectures.

Prefectures are divided into municipalities known as cities, towns, and in urban prefectures, wards. Governors are elected in five-year terms. They have the administrative and judicial authority within their prefectures' boundaries while in respect to the central government of Lugida; the national government may prevent a prefecture-level ordinance from entering force especially when it is not compatible higher-level laws such as an Executive Order, acts on the National Code, and the Constitution. However, this doesn't necessarily apply to special prefectures, who can enact prefectural ordinance that override some higher-level laws.

Background

Amirsega is a Lithian word that translates to "prefecture", derived from amir "office" and sega "land"—meaning "office of the domain". Amirsega is also used to refer to other countries' first-level administrative divisions and may also be translated to mean "province" or "subdivision" depending on context.

Prior to the formation of prefectures, the circuit and domain system was used. Starting from 1386 during Forian Kingdom rule, the core territory was subdivided into four circuits, corresponding to territories of the four member kingdoms of the Forian League. These are further divided into domains called gan. The Kingdom of Melunair subdivisions adopt a similar structure. Following their conquest of now-southern Lugida in 1730 the kingdom retained the Forian domain borders and made them part of a single, large circuit. This lasted for nine years before Melunair redrew its borders on its newly incorporated southern portion, parting them into four circuits.

With the formation of the Republic, the administration in 1869 began consolidating smaller domains to form the prefectures of Lugida, abolishing the circuits in the process. Initially there were around 128 prefectures corresponding to the Melunairi domains, and in 1874 the consolidation process ended at 38 prefectures with the National Subdivisions Act. Amirseget has replaced gan as the term for the subdivision, although the latter is still used informally or in historical contexts and has become part of placenames such as in Gan Motrain and Melot Gan. Lugida's six circuits are now used to define the regions of Lugida.

Initially there were no special designations for prefectures other than the capital Natlia, as acknowledged by the Act. In 1920s Melon Prefecture requested greater autonomy as a Melune majority region. Their request was accepted in 1930 with the Local Autonomy Act, creating and granting them the "special" classification, which would also be granted for Chora Prefecture in 1976. The ordinance also created urban prefectures, first granted for Eldin and Tokhan. Both were the second and third largest prefectures by population respectively and much of their area has been urbanized. In 1979 four more prefectures became an urban prefecture. The National Subdivisions Act has been amended three times—in 1930, 1956, and 2000—most of which concern the prefectures' extent of administration and power.

Governance

Prefectures are headed by a governor along with the prefectural council. Councils serve as local lawmakers and oversee the prefectural budget, while governors provide local policies and regulations in respect to existing ordinance. Governors are elected by popular first past the post vote every five years. As Lugida is a unitary state, local jurisdictions often rely on the national government for funding and administration. Governance of prefectures is overseen by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other ministries who can and often intervene local government policies and funding.

Below the prefecture are municipalities. Depending on type of prefecture and population these municipalities are designated as a town, city, district, ward, or metropolis. They each maintain public services and civil administration.

In prefectures with special designations such as Melon and Eldin, governance works slightly differently. Public services such as police force and fire departments in urban prefectures are overseen directly by the prefectural government, instead of by its individual municipalities. Special prefectures have greater self-authority on local budget and lawmaking as they can enact laws that replace parts of the national ordinance. Melon Prefecture's prefectural council, the Council of Melon, functions as both the local legislature and the governor and its members are elected in four-year terms instead of five.

Types

Proper

26 out of the 35 prefectures are ordinary, "proper" prefectures (Amirsega tama). Despite its name, they do not vest the word tama in their official name; the term "proper" is used to distinguish them from other types of prefectures. Normal governance laws apply. Proper prefectures are comprised of municipalities that may be either districts, towns or cities, depending on their population.

Urban

Urban prefecture (Amirsega ferne) is the classification given for Eldin, Tokhan, Tetra, Kito, Susa and Thercein. Here the prefectural government has more power over within its borders, as some functions normally assigned to municipalities are relegated to the prefectural government. Municipalities of urban prefectures are called wards, although Tetra Prefecture remained to use the term 'district'.

Special

Two prefectures have the designation of special prefectures (Amirsega sivesh), Melon and Chora. They are unique in that they have greater autonomy over its territory and can enact laws that may override higher-level laws, as long as it remains in respect of the Constitution. Their municipalities and government are generally structured differently than other prefectures.

In the case of Melon Prefecture, the governor is substituted by the Council of Melon which functions akin to a prefectural assembly. Each of its 40 councilors represent the 40 districts of Melon Prefecture, including four who represent Chitra. They are elected by Melon Prefecture citizens of each district to serve four-year terms instead of regular five years. Otherwise in Chora Prefecture, the region is divided into relatively larger-sized districts and has stricter environmental laws, intended to give Lenthir National Park additional protection.

Capital

The capital city of Natlia is officially a capital prefecture (Amirsega kiwa). Here the national government has direct control of the prefecture's administration and functions akin to an urban prefecture. Natlia is divided into wards, including the (number) special wards that make up Natlia Core.

List of prefectures

Prefectures of Lugida, colored by region:
  Tengitra
  Tenten
  Shebite
  Melunair
  Kruhail
  Tashere
Type Lithian term Quantity
    proper prefecture Amirsega tama 26
    urban prefecture Amirsega ferne 6
    special prefecture Amirsega sivesh 2
    capital prefecture Amirsega kiwa 1
Prefecture Capital Region Population Area (km²) Density (per km²) Code
Ade Ferhira Hetaf LG-AE
Amu Renibre Melunair LG-AM
Angiten Tenzel Hetaf LG-AG
Ashinte Akomere Galen LG-AX
Athira Adegint Hetaf LG-AT
Dampatu Kammot Ikhelet LG-DM
Davi Macara Galen LG-DV
Delan Kirna Melunair LG-DE
Dira Hammoir Golan LG-DI
Elam Fercair Tengitra LG-EL
Ferain Satna Ikhelet LG-FR
Gakhaila Kharchem Ikhelet LG-GL
Gerupa Kenlok Golan LG-GE
Girkau Mairapha Hetaf LG-GK
Golan Hamipha Golan LG-GO
Guntram Matluk Hetaf LG-GT
Halok Thakaf Galen LG-HK
Hara Theres Melunair LG-HA
Helin Santika Hetaf LG-HE
Jaka Ren Kaliel Tengitra LG-JA
Kam Sefer Melunair LG-KA
Kito Hikit Tengitra LG-KT
Kiret Himotseir Melunair LG-KR
Kribre Kribre Golan LG-KB
Kuradala Betreter Ikhelet LG-KU
Lenthir Tekairfent Galen LG-LE
Melcair Tendel Melunair LG-MC
Melon Achihera Melunair LG-ME
Nairmeri Kammeri Melunair LG-NI
Namir Namir Ikhelet LG-NM
Natlia Natlia Tengitra 13,813,021 LG-NA
Nida Gairshara Melunair LG-ND
Ravaho Imelnavi Melunair LG-RA
Renikhel Amratide Ikhelet LG-RK
Riet Wilia Tengitra LG-RE
Roset Tennida Hetaf LG-RO
San Thukha Ikhelet LG-SN
Sharjai Tharefet Hetaf 616,194 LG-XA
Susa Mielus Tengitra LG-SA
Talni Sidon Melunair LG-TA
Tashrenet Renlife Golan LG-TX
Tazu Shinhan Galen LG-TZ
Tenluhan Mono Golan LG-TL
Thercein Bethalon Tengitra LG-TC
Thugint Thugint Galen LG-TH
Tigra Seirji Ikhelet LG-TG
Eldin Eldin Tengitra LG-EL

See also