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.
There are 22 administrative regions in mainland France, and four more overseas. Each region is divided into smaller administrative areas called "départements" (96 départements in mainland France and 5 overseas; the overseas départements are the same as the overseas regions except Mayotte which was given département status in 2011 only)
France does not have counties, but regions. There are 26 administrative regions (21 in mainland France, 1 which is Corsica + 4 overseas).
French Guiana (in French: la Guyane) is a French overseas department bordering Brazil and Surinam.
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.
amelie
There are 22 regions in mainland France, plus four overseas.
Yes, but Guadeloupe ( French Antilles ) is not an independent country. Guadeloupe and Martinique are overseas regions of France in the Caribbean Sea.
there are 22 regions in mainland France and four more regions overseas.
There are 22 administrative regions in mainland France, and four more overseas. Each region is divided into smaller administrative areas called "départements" (96 départements in mainland France and 5 overseas; the overseas départements are the same as the overseas regions except Mayotte which was given département status in 2011 only)
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.
there are four overseas regions, (which also are départements): la Guadeloupe and la Martinique in the Carribean; la Guyane (French Guiana) located North of Brazil; la Réunion in the Indian Ocean.
French Guiana's overseas department is France.
France does not have counties, but regions. There are 26 administrative regions (21 in mainland France, 1 which is Corsica + 4 overseas).
There are 22 administrative regions in mainland France, and four more overseas.Each region is divided into smaller administrative areas called "départements" (96 départements in mainland France and 4 overseas, for the overseas départements are the same as the overseas regions)[Another oversea 'département' is to be created in 2011 (Mayotte) but it will not be made a region on its own at the same time]
France still has several overseas possessions, commonly referred to as overseas territories. These include regions like Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte, French Guiana, and several islands in the South Pacific such as French Polynesia and New Caledonia. These territories have varying degrees of autonomy and are integral parts of the French Republic. Additionally, there are small territories such as Saint Pierre and Miquelon near Canada and the Crozet Islands in the Southern Ocean.
Martinique is an overseas department of France.
Several territories and regions are considered colonies today, including the French Overseas Territories, British Overseas Territories, and American Overseas Territories. These territories are under the control or sovereignty of the respective colonial powers, with varying degrees of autonomy and self-governance.