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    California has 58 counties, which are the primary legal divisions of the state. There are over 3000 counties nationwide. Counties generally function as governmental units, though some states have independent cities outside county jurisdictions. Alaska uses Census Areas instead of counties for statistical purposes, with boroughs as the main governmental units.

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    California has 58 counties, which are the primary legal divisions of the state. There are over 3000 counties nationwide. Counties generally function as governmental units, though some states have independent cities outside county jurisdictions. Alaska uses Census Areas instead of counties for statistical purposes, with boroughs as the main governmental units.

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