As described in
FIPS Pub 6-4, an administrative division in the
United States, just below the level of a
State, given the same status as
counties for information processing and statistical purposes (such as the
U.S. Census), in places which do not have counties.
These include:
Louisiana Parishes
Alaska Boroughs and
Census Areas
The
District of Columbia
The
independent cities of
Maryland,
Missouri,
Nevada, and
Virginia
Puerto Rico Municipios