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# subdivision(for:)

Returns the subdivision representing the given region as a whole.

```
static func subdivision(for region: Locale.Region) -> Locale.Subdivision
```

## Parameters

`region`

A region to represent as a subdivision.

## Return Value

A subdivision that represents the entire region.

## Discussion

For example, this method returns a subdivision with the `uszzzz` identifier for the entire US region.

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