As a part of decentralization in February 2003, the country is administratively split into regions, departments, municipalities and rural communities. The prefectures which were originally 14 in number were re-designated in 17 regions.
As part of a broader reorganization in February 2003, the nation is administratively divided into areas, districts, towns, and rural groups. The prefectures that were initially 14 in number were reclassified into 17 regions.