Sierra Leone is divided into 5 provinces, which constitute the first administrative level in the country's three-tier governance structure. These provinces serve as the primary regional units for organizing government services, implementing national policies, and coordinating development initiatives across their respective territories. Each province encompasses multiple districts and chiefdoms at the lower administrative levels. Provincial administrations are responsible for regional planning, infrastructure coordination, health and education service delivery, and serving as a liaison between the central government in Freetown and local authorities. The provinces also play a role in resource allocation, maintaining public order, and addressing regional development priorities that require coordination beyond individual district capabilities.