A "megye" is an administrative division in Hungary, similar to a county in other countries. There are 19 megyék in Hungary, each serving as a local government area. They are responsible for various administrative functions, including education, transportation, and public health. Each megye has its own capital city, which often serves as the economic and cultural center of the region. For example, the capital of Budapest is not part of any megye, while Debrecen is the capital of Hajdú-Bihar megye. These divisions help organize local governance and facilitate regional development.