What is Overseas France?
Q: What is Overseas France?
A: Overseas France is the part of France that is outside of the European continent. It consists of all overseas departments, territories and collectivities.
Q: What are some examples of Overseas France?
A: Examples include island territories in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans, French Guiana in South America, and Adélie Land in Antarctica.
Q: How many people lived in the overseas departments and territories in January 2011?
A: 2,685,705 people lived in the overseas departments and territories in January 2011.
Q: Are inhabitants of Overseas France represented in both the French National Assembly and Senate?
A: Yes, each inhabited territory is represented in both the French National Assembly and the French Senate (which together make up the Parliament of France).
Q: Do these territories have different levels of autonomy?
A: Yes, these territories have several different legal statuses and levels of autonomy.
Q: Is there any representation for Overseas France at a national level?
A: Yes, each inhabited territory is represented at a national level by being included both the French National Assembly and Senate which together make up the Parliament of France.