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The term French West Indies or French Antilles(French: Antilles françaises) refers to the seven territories currently under French sovereigntyin the Antilles islands of the Caribbean:
- The two overseas departments of:
- The two overseas collectivities of:
- The islands forming dependencies of Guadeloupe, namely
Due to proximity French Guiana is often associated with the French West Indies, such as in the University of the French West Indies and Guiana.
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Which Caribbean countries speak spanish English and french?
The Caribbean countries that speak Spanish are the Dominican Republic and Cuba; those that speak English are Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados; and those that speak French are Haiti and Martinique.
Which Caribbean island was once a French country?
There are a few Caribbean islands that were once french owned however, through treaties and wars many of the said islands changed hands and became British. Examples of such islands are: Grenada, Dominica and St.Lucia. These islands still have places with french names for example: La Femme ( the Girl) Grenada and Vieux Forte St.Lucia.
How many people speak french in the Caribbean?
French is an official language in several Caribbean countries, such as Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana. While there is no exact figure for the total number of French speakers in the Caribbean, it is estimated that several million people speak French as a first or second language in the region.
What are the 3 french speaking islands?
There are numerous French-speaking islands. Some of those islands include: Corsica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Reunion, etc.
Which islands in the Caribbean speak spanish?
The Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands are:CubaPuerto Rico (U.S. Commonwealth that has both Spanish & English as official languages)Dominican RepublicAll other Caribbean islands do not have Spanish as an official language, but many of them still understand it or have a majority population that use it as a second language.
How do you get visa to the Caribbean french islands?
There are no french Caribbean islands.
What 3 Caribbean islands speak french?
The three Caribbean islands where French is spoken are Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Martinique and Guadeloupe are both overseas regions of France, while Saint Martin is divided into a French and a Dutch side, with the northern part being French. French is the official language in these territories, reflecting their colonial history.
Does The Caribbean speak English?
Lots of people in the Caribbean speak English and it is an official language in many islands there, but not everyone speaks English in the Caribbean.
What 2 islands in the Caribbean speak portuguese?
none.
What two Caribbean islands speak portuguese?
trindad and tobogo
Name 3 islands in the Caribbean where French is spoken?
French is the official language of Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Martin (French side), and Saint Barthelemy. With the exception of Haiti, all of these islands are French overseas territories or departments. French Guiana, another French overseas department, is located in South America, but its northern border is on the Caribbean. The official language of Dominica and Saint Lucia is English, but both islands were at one point French territories, and many people still speak a Creole dialect of French.
What are all the languages of the Caribbean islands?
french,spanish,english
Which Caribbean countries speak spanish English and french?
The Caribbean countries that speak Spanish are the Dominican Republic and Cuba; those that speak English are Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados; and those that speak French are Haiti and Martinique.
What two Caribbean islands which are part of France?
La Guadeloupe and La Martinique are two large French islands in the Carribbean. There are also smaller French islands nearby.
What languages are spoken in the Glorioso Islands?
The 'Les Isles Glorieuses' are one of the French 'DOM-TOMs' and they speak French. A DOMTOM is a French region or territory overseas.
What are two Caribbean islands which are a part of France?
La Guadeloupe and La Martinique are two French islands in the Carribbean.
What are three French speaking countries?
France, Canada, Haiti, and Vietnam for starters. Andorra, Belgium, Switzerland, many islands in the Caribbean, and French Guiana also speak French. Countries in Africa that were once french colonies also speak French.
