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How many overseas French regions are there?
the four French overseas regions, (which also are départements) are: la Guadeloupe and la Martinique in the Carribean; la Guyane (French Guiana) located North of Brazil; and la Réunion in the Indian ocean.
Why is France split up in so many reagons?
the fact that France is divided into regions is the heritage of the provinces of the old regime, before the French revolution. There is some thought now that French regions are too small to compete with German landers, for example. But the French aren't bothered by these regions, as laws are everywhere the same.
How many regions are there in Paris?
Paris is not a country, but the capital of France. It is located in the 'ile-de-France' region, the most populated and active of the 22 French regions.
Why are there so many french speaking countries in africa?
Many French-speaking countries in Africa were former French colonies. France established colonial rule in these regions, leading to the spread of the French language and culture. Even after gaining independence, many African countries continued to use French as an official language due to historical and administrative ties.
What regions in Cameroon speak french?
In Cameroon, French is predominantly spoken in the western and southern regions, particularly in areas such as the Littoral, Southwest, and West regions. Major cities like Douala and Yaoundé, the capital, are also French-speaking. The country is officially bilingual, with French and English, but the French-speaking population is larger, making it a common language in government, education, and media.
What french region borders Germany?
The French regions of Alsace and Lorraine form the border with Germany. Historically, these regions, especially Alsace, have had a large percentage of German speakers and are a cultural French-German hybrid.
French and flemish are the official languages of what nation?
Belgium has a Flemish-speaking and a French speaking regions.
What are all the regions in France?
22 French regions are located in mainland France. 4 regions are located overseas: la Martinique and La Guadeloupe in the Carribbean, French Guiana north of Brazil, La Réunion in the Indian Ocean.
Is Rounsaville a French name?
It's a French Huguenot name (French Protestant of the 16th and 17th centuries).
Is France divided into provinces states or regions?
France is divided into regions, but these regions are modelled after the provinces of the old regime, before the French revolution.
I seek information related to French Local Government. How many french municipal councils are there how many french provincial regions are there?
There are 36,000 communes in France, most of them small villages. The 'commune' is the most basic level of local governement and each of these has its local council (le conseil municipal). The next level are the 'canton' (grouping of a few villages), the arrondissement (a few cantons) which are both administrative subdivisions, and the département. Mainland France is divided into 95 départements - there are also 5 oversea départements. The département has its own council made up of one person elected by each canton. The départements are in turn grouped in regions (22 regions in mainland France, 4 regions overseas). These regions somehow replicate the 'provinces' which existed under the 'ancien regime' (before the French revolution).
What French region for there famous sparkling white wine?
Champagne is one of the many regions around the world famous for producing sparkling white wines.
