Since 1949 (except 1990–1996),
Slovakia has been divided into a number of
kraje (singular
kraj; usually translated as "Regions" with capital R). Their number, borders and functions have been changed several times. There are currently eight regions of Slovakia and they correspond to the
EU's
NUTS 3 level of
local administrative units. Each kraj consists of
okresy (counties or districts). There are currently 79
Districts.