Education
(2003)
| School type | Number of institutions |
|---|---|
| Pre-schools |
80 |
| Primary schools |
54 |
| Grammar schools |
5 |
| Technical secondary schools |
14 |
| Specialised secondary school |
10 |
| Higher education and universities |
4 |
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