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Counties Of Wales

the 22 Principal Areas Of Wales currently used for local government (or 9 of those that are officially labelled ''county'')

the 8 Preserved Counties Of Wales currently used for ceremonial purposes, such as Lord-Lieutenancy

the 13 Traditional Counties Of Wales (used for administration before 1889)

the 13 Administrative Counties Of Wales created by the Local Government Act 1888 and used from 1889 to 1974

the 8 Non-metropolitan Counties Of Wales created by the Local Government Act 1972 and used from 1974 to 1996