At least four provinces will hold referendums, the results of which would be binding on their legislatures.

The province of Quebec held a referendum (vote) in 1980, but only about 40% wanted to separate.

Four other provinces did not hold elections on 20 April.

The remaining provinces, Helmand and Kandahar, will hold elections in coming days, he said.

Every province of the country holds its own men's and women's championships.

The province holds approximately 1/3 of all tin and manganese deposits in China.

Each province and territory holds a series of playdowns where only one team per curling club is allowed an entry.

The three provinces of New Caledonia hold the balance 10% share.

By 22 October, 21 provinces had held provincial-level party conferences.