In 2016, which European country reduced its mainland regions from 22 to 12?
Correct answer: France

jsh
It would be interesting to know why they were merged.

Gewane
The region where I currently live, Normandy, is the fruit of an ongoing merger between the former Upper Normandy (2 départements) and Lower Normandy (3 départements). It has not been without difficulty and a lot of criticism. Normandy is a very rich (culturally and historically) region.