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France is divided into eighteen administrative regions (French: régions, singular région), of which thirteen are located in metropolitan France (in Europe), while the other five are overseas regions (not to be confused with the overseas collectivities, which have a semi-autonomous status).
Of the 13 metropolitan regions, 9 are in the north of France, and 3 are in the south. Each region is divided into different departments, and each department has territorial subdivisions called “cantons.” All regions have their own regional council, presided over by a regional president.
France is administratively divided into 18 administrative regions. Out of these 18 regions, 13 regions form a part of Metropolitan France in the European continent, while the other five regions are overseas regions.
Whether you are interested in exploring the rich history and culture of France, or simply want to relax and enjoy the beauty of the country’s natural landscapes, there is something for everyone in the diverse and fascinating regions of France.
On 1 January 2016, six new regions of France were created from the merger of existing regions. In addition, five regions maintained their existing boundaries. Each of the regions of France displays a rich heritage of history and culture.
The French Republic is divided into 18 regions: 12 in mainland France and 6 elsewhere (1 in Europe: Corsica; 2 in the Caribbean (the Lesser Antilles): Guadeloupe and Martinique; 1 in South America: French Guiana; and 2 in the Indian Ocean near East Africa: Mayotte and Réunion).
France is divided into 18 administrative regions, of which 13 are located in metropolitan France, while the other 5 are overseas regions. Information and Facts: The Largest France Region by Area
Region boundaries are as of 2018. These figures are from the census in 2016. [1][2] Statistics for Mayotte are from 2017. [3] The total area of France is 632,734 km 2, of which 543,940 km 2 (86.0%) is in Europe (Metropolitan France). [4]
France is divided into 13 metropolitan regions and 5 overseas regions. Learn about these new regions, which have been valid since January 2016. The New 13 Regions of France - WorldAtlas
Regions are the top tier territorial units of France. There are 13 regions in metropolitan France, i.e. continental France plus the island of Corsica. There are also five overseas regions. Merged regions are linked by colour in the map at the top of the page.