List of zones of Nepal
Until the establishment of seven new provinces in 2015, Nepal was divided into 14 administrative zones and 77 districts. The 14 administrative zones were grouped into five development regions. Each district was headed by a Chief District Officer, who was responsible for maintaining law and order and coordinating the work of field agencies of the various government ministries.
From east to west:
- Eastern Development Region:
- *Mechi Zone, named after the Mechi River
- *Koshi Zone, named after the Kosi River
- *Sagarmatha Zone, named after Sagarmatha
- Central Development Region:
- *Janakpur Zone, named after its capital city
- *Bagmati Zone, named after the Bagmati River
- *Narayani Zone, named after the Narayani River
- Western Development Region:
- *Gandaki Zone, named after the Gandaki River
- *Lumbini Zone, named after Lumbini, a pilgrimage site, birthplace of Gautama Buddha
- *Dhaulagiri Zone, named after Dhaulagiri mountain
- Mid-Western Development Region:
- *Rapti Zone, named after the West Rapti River
- *Karnali Zone, named after the Karnali River
- *Bheri Zone, named after the Bheri River
- Far-Western Development Region:
- *Seti Zone, named after the Seti River
- *Mahakali Zone, named after the Mahakali River
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