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<p>The <b>administrative divisions of Peru</b> have changed from time to time since the nation gained <a href="page.php?w=Independence_of_Peru">independence</a> from <a href="page.php?w=Spain">Spain</a> in the early 19th century. The old territorial subdivisions have split or merged due to several reasons, the most common ones being the need for <a href="page.php?w=decentralization">decentralization</a> and population increase, especially in <a href="page.php?w=Lima">Lima</a>.</p>

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<p>Peru is divided into 24 <a href="page.php?w=Department_%28subnational_entity%29">departments</a></p><p>
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