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What is the name of the governorate system — how many first-level administrative divisions does the country have?
Answer: 27 governorates — Currently 27 governorates (muhafazat), each headed by a governor appointed by the president, form the top tier of subnational administration — the system dates from the Napoleonic expedition's restructuring and was formalized under Muhammad Ali.
- A 27 governorates ✓
- B 22 governorates
- C 33 governorates
- D 19 governorates
Currently 27 governorates (muhafazat), each headed by a governor appointed by the president, form the top tier of subnational administration — the system dates from the Napoleonic expedition's restructuring and was formalized under Muhammad Ali.