Regions of the People's Republic of Romania

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The regions of RPR between 1950–1952

The regions represented the result of a Soviet-inspired experiment regarding the administrative and territorial organisation of the Romanian People's Republic (later Socialist Republic of Romania) between 1950 and 1968. See also: Administrative divisions of the People's Republic of Romania.

Regions of 1950

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The regions of RPR between 1950–1952

Regions of 1952

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The regions of RPR between 1952–1956

September 19, 1952 – Decree nr.331. By merging, the number of regions was reduced to 18.

Regions of 1956

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The regions of RPR in 1956

1956 – An intermediary step in which the regions Arad and Bârlad were absorbed by their neighbours.

Regions of 1960

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The regions of RPR between 1960–1968

1960 – As of 24 December, the final step, with territory redistribution and some regions renamed. The Magyar administrative entity was renamed Regiunea Mureș-Autonomă Maghiară (Mureș Region – Magyar Autonomous), also modifying its territory. By the end, the number of regions was reduced to 16.

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