What is the difference between a borough and a county in reference to United States of America ?
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Counties are administrative subdivisions below the State level, but above town/city/municipality.
The usage and definition of borough differs throughout the US. It is used in seven states, Alaska, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin.
In Alaska it is used instead of county.
In New York it refers to the 5 subdivisions of New York City. Each divisions (Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island) is equivalent to a County.
In Virginia it can be used as a subdivision of a city.
For the others it refers to various types of municipalities.
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