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Overseas France includes island territories in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, French Guiana on the South American continent, and several peri-Antarctic islands as well as a claim in Antarctica.
A complete guide to the history and status of French overseas territories and former colonies, including French Guiana, New Caledonia, and other islands.
France has 13 distinct overseas territories, 11 of which have permanent populations. Four of France’s overseas territories are in the Caribbean Sea, four are in the Pacific Ocean, three are in the Indian Ocean, and one is in North America.
The overseas departments and regions of France (French: départements et régions d'outre-mer, pronounced [depaʁtəmɑ̃ e ʁeʒjɔ̃ d‿utʁəmɛʁ]; DROM) are departments of the French Republic which are outside the continental Europe situated portion of France, known as "metropolitan France".
The administrative divisions of France are concerned with the institutional and territorial organization of French territory. These territories are located in many parts of the world.
Overseas France includes island territories in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, French Guiana on the South American continent, and several peri-Antarctic islands as well as a claim in Antarctica.
France's overseas territories in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans are exotic island destinations for romantic honeymoons and active family holidays.
Overseas France refers to French territories located away from mainland France. In 2022, the country had 12 overseas territories: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, La Réunion, Mayotte,...
Overseas France includes island territories in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, French Guiana in South America, and Adélie Land in Antarctica. Each inhabited territory is represented in both the French National Assembly and the French Senate (which together make up the Parliament of France).
France currently has five overseas departments (French: département d’outre-mer), which are departments (territorial divisions) that are outside the European part of the country.