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Overseas France (French: France d'outre-mer, also France ultramarine) consists of 13 French territories outside Europe, mostly the remains of the French colonial empire that remained a part of the French state under various statuses after decolonization.
- Saint-Martin. Saint-Martin is a French overseas collective that constitutes the northern half of the island of Saint Martin, which it shares with the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten.
- Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe was once a French colony and is now one of the five overseas regions of France. It’s the most populated European territory in the Americas, with a population of just over 400,000.
- Martinique. Martinique is located only 70 miles (115 km) south of Guadeloupe. It’s located between the islands of Dominica and Saint Lucia. With 385,551 people, Martinique has a slightly smaller population than Guadeloupe and a slightly smaller area.
- Saint-Barthélemy. Saint Barts is the smallest of the French Caribbean islands, with a population of under 10,000 people. It’s mostly known as a high-end vacation retreat for the rich and famous.
Jun 8, 2021 · Learn about the 13 overseas territories of France, which are located in the Caribbean, Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans. Find out their history, geography, population and status as regions, departments or collectivities of France.
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 term overseas territory (French: territoire d'outre-mer or TOM) is an administrative division of France and is currently only applied to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.
Jan 4, 2023 · The French Overseas Territories cover almost 120 000 km² and are home to more than 2.6 million people. Find out more: By Redazione France.fr. The magazine of the destination unravels an unexpected France that revisits tradition and cultivates creativity. A France far beyond what you can imagine…
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Dec 8, 2021 · Learn how to distinguish between DROM, COM and TOM, the different types of French territories around the world. Find out their locations, populations, autonomy and history.
