Religion has historically divided Lebanese society decisively, as evident in its prolonged civil war.

The Duchy of Brabant was historically divided in four parts each with their own capital.

The Old City is historically divided into four quarters, although the current quarters were introduced only in the 19th century.

Värmland was historically divided into chartered cities and districts.

Södermanland was historically divided into chartered cities and into hundreds.

However, geographers historically divided the region into several distinct ethnographic sections based on each area's respective inhabitants.

Dalsland was historically divided into one chartered city and five hundreds.

Fitzroy was historically divided into five wards, each electing three councillors.

A territory has been historically divided into organized territories and unorganized territories.

The country Norway is historically divided into a number of districts.