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States
The first-level administrative subdivisions are the primary geographical and administrative units into which a country is divided for purposes of governance, regional organization, and local administration. Each country's administrative divisions reflects its unique historical, political, and cultural evolution, which means while the concept might be similar, the actual autonomy, governance, and cultural identity of these divisions can differ widely.
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Bahia, a northeastern Brazilian state, cradles syncretic Catholic traditions as the seat of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia (1551), South America's first diocese. Hosting 14 million residents (70% Catholic) and festivals like Bonfim, it fosters Afro-Brazilian devotions in 10+ dioceses, reflecting Brazil's 123–140 million faithful and resistance to evangelical growth through Charismatic Renewal.
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