page_title: Subdivisions of Libya
hierarchical_section_title: Subdivisions of Libya
caption_attribution_description: English: The Ottoman Turks conquered the country in the mid-16th century, and the three States or "Wilayat" of Tripolitania, Cyrenaica and Fezzan (which make up Libya) remained part of their empire with the exception of the virtual autonomy of the Karamanlis. The Karamanlis ruled from 1711 until 1835 mainly in Tripolitania, but had influence in Cyrenaica and Fezzan as well by the mid 18th century.
context_page_description: Subdivisions of Libya have varied significantly over the last two centuries. Initially Libya under Ottoman and Italian control was organized into three to four provinces, then into three governorates and after World War II into twenty-five districts. Successively into thirty-two districts with three administrative regions, and then into twenty-two districts. In 2012 the ruling General National Congress divided the country into governorates and districts. While the districts have been created, the governorates have not.
context_section_description: Subdivisions of Libya have varied significantly over the last two centuries. Initially Libya under Ottoman and Italian control was organized into three to four provinces, then into three governorates (muhafazah) and after World War II into twenty-five districts (baladiyah). Successively into thirty-two districts (shabiyat) with three administrative regions, and then into twenty-two districts (shabiyat). In 2012 the ruling General National Congress  divided the country into governorates (muhafazat) and districts (baladiyat).  While the districts have been created, the governorates have not.
caption: The 3 main historical subdivisions of Libya
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