Province what does that mean?

Question

I live in California Central area and I feel really stupid but here it goes I was asked what Province I live in can anyone tell me what that would be?

Answer 1

A province, different from a state, is a "cut-out" of a piece of land made up of people with similar or close-to-it culture.
Such place you can see is like China, Fujian is a province.

Answer 2

Province- 1.)An administrative division within a country. 2.)A region or country ruled by the Roman Empire. 3.) Those regions that lie at a distance from the capital or major cities. 4.)A sphere of knowledge or activity. 5.)Proper concern or compass, as of responsibilities or duties.

Answer 3

For example, Canada is made up of many provinces SUCH AS: Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, etc. etc.