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May, 2003

Changes affecting status:

1. Argentina: name of Distrito Federal changed to Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
2. Russia: capital of Ingush Republic moved to Magas.
3. Senegal: Matam region split from Saint-Louis.

Other data added:

1. Argentina: added to change history before 1900.
2. Iran: added to change history and other names of subdivisions.
3. Italy: fixed three incorrect postal code prefixes.
4. Switzerland: added 2001 populations.

Secondary divisions:

1. Costa Rica: added cantonal capitals.
2. Iran: added districts.
3. Netherlands: municipalities merged and changed names. Some of these changes also affect the provinces.
4. Senegal: new departments created.

General:

1. Country Codes: change history extended.