Overseas France

Overseas France
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Native name	France d'outre-mer
Conventional long name	Overseas France
Official languages	French
Leader title1	President of France
Leader name1	Emmanuel Macron

Overseas France is a part of the French Republic that includes several overseas departments and territories, such as Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion, Mayotte, and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. These territories are under the jurisdiction of the French government and are represented in the National Assembly by elected Members of Parliament, including Laurent Marcangeli and Serge Letchimy. The President of France, currently Emmanuel Macron, serves as the head of state for these territories, which are also part of the European Union and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.

Introduction

Overseas France is composed of several territories, including Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia, and New Caledonia, which have a degree of autonomy and are governed by their own High Commissioners, such as Éric Spitz and Thierry Lataste. The French National Assembly has representatives from these territories, including Maina Sage and Philippe Gomès. The Constitution of France applies to these territories, which are also subject to the jurisdiction of the Conseil d'État and the Court of Cassation. The European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice also have jurisdiction over these territories, which are home to notable figures such as Olivier Dassault and Gérard Larcher.

Geography

The geography of Overseas France is diverse, ranging from the tropical islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique to the South Pacific territories of French Polynesia and New Caledonia. The Marquesas Islands and the Society Islands are part of French Polynesia, while the Loyalty Islands are part of New Caledonia. The Kerguelen Islands and the Crozet Islands are part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. The Pitcairn Islands and the Clipperton Island are also part of Overseas France, which is home to notable geographical features such as Mount Pelée and La Grande-Terre. The University of French Polynesia and the University of New Caledonia are located in these territories, which are also home to researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research and the Institut de recherche pour le développement.

Administrative Divisions

Overseas France is divided into several administrative divisions, including overseas departments and overseas collectivities. The Prefect of Guadeloupe and the Prefect of Réunion are responsible for the administration of these territories, which are also governed by their own Regional Councils and General Councils. The High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia and the High Commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia are responsible for the administration of these territories, which are also home to notable institutions such as the University of the French West Indies and the University of Réunion. The Assemblée de Guyane and the Assemblée de Martinique are also part of the administrative divisions of Overseas France, which are represented in the Senate by senators such as Georges Patient and Serge Larcher.

History

The history of Overseas France dates back to the Treaty of Versailles and the Congress of Vienna, which established the First French Empire and the Second French Empire. The French colonial empire expanded during the Scramble for Africa and the New Imperialism, with the establishment of colonies in Indochina and the Pacific Islands. The Bamako Convention and the Lomé Convention also played a role in the history of Overseas France, which was shaped by notable figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Charles de Gaulle, and François Mitterrand. The French Resistance and the Free French Forces also played a significant role in the history of Overseas France during World War II, which was marked by events such as the Battle of France and the Battle of Bir Hakeim. The United Nations and the European Union have also played a role in the history of Overseas France, which is home to notable historical figures such as Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Hosni Mubarak.

Economy

The economy of Overseas France is diverse, with a range of industries including sugar production in Guadeloupe and Martinique, and nickel mining in New Caledonia. The European Union and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie have played a role in the economy of Overseas France, which is also home to notable companies such as Total S.A. and Engie. The Banque de France and the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations are also involved in the economy of Overseas France, which is represented in the World Trade Organization by the French government. The African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States and the Pacific Islands Forum also play a role in the economy of Overseas France, which is home to notable economic figures such as Christine Lagarde and Pierre Moscovici.

Demographics

The demographics of Overseas France are diverse, with a range of ethnic groups and languages spoken. The French language is the official language, but other languages such as Creole and Tahitian are also spoken. The Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques and the Institut national d'études démographiques are responsible for collecting data on the demographics of Overseas France, which is home to notable demographic figures such as Michel Sapin and Marisol Touraine. The University of the French West Indies and the University of Réunion also conduct research on the demographics of Overseas France, which is represented in the United Nations by the French government. The European Social Survey and the World Values Survey also provide data on the demographics of Overseas France, which is home to notable figures such as Rachida Dati and Fadela Amara. Category:Overseas France