How many administrative regions (provinces) comprise the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the Law of the Regions?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 13 provinces
- Step 1: Recall the Royal Order A/92 issued in 1992 establishing the Law of the Regions.
- Step 2: The administrative framework divides the Kingdom into exactly 13 administrative regions, each governed by an appointed regional governor (Emir).
Answer
13 provinces.
Why not the others: '10 provinces' is an underestimate; '15 provinces' is an overestimate; '17 provinces' confuses administrative divisions with other jurisdictions.
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