Cambodia is divided into 25 provinces that serve as the primary administrative subdivisions of the country. These provinces function as the principal level of subnational government, responsible for implementing national policies and delivering public services at the regional level. Provincial administrations handle matters including education, healthcare, infrastructure development, land management, and local economic development. Each province is governed by a provincial council and administration that coordinates with the central government in Phnom Penh while managing day-to-day governance within their jurisdictions. The provinces vary considerably in size, population, and economic activity, ranging from densely populated areas near the capital to more remote and rural regions. This administrative structure enables the central government to extend its reach across Cambodia's diverse geography while allowing for some degree of local adaptation in service delivery and development priorities.