What are overseas departments in France?
Q: What are overseas departments in France?
A: Overseas departments are territorial divisions that are located outside the European part of France but are officially part of France and have the same political status as departments in Europe.
Q: How many overseas departments does France have?
A: France currently has five overseas departments in Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion, and Mayotte.
Q: Are overseas departments part of the European Union?
A: Yes, overseas departments are part of the European Union and use the Euro as currency.
Q: What is the difference between overseas departments and overseas territories in France?
A: Overseas departments are part of France and have the same political status as departments in Europe, while overseas territories are not part of France and have a different political status.
Q: What is the current name for France's overseas departments?
A: Since 2003, overseas departments are officially called overseas regions, although this name has yet to be widely adopted.
Q: Do overseas regions in France have their own local government?
A: Yes, since 1974, overseas regions in France have had their own individual regional councils for local government.
Q: How many members are elected to represent overseas France in the European Parliament?
A: A total of three members are elected to the European Parliament to represent overseas France, including overseas departments and overseas territories.
