Departments of France - Wikipedia
WEBNinety-six departments are in metropolitan France, with an additional five constituting overseas departments, which are also classified as overseas regions. Departments are further subdivided into 333 arrondissements and 2,054 cantons (as of 2023).
France map with departments and regions - Map of France
WEBFrance Map with departments. France is divided into 101 departments : - 96 departments in mainland France, numbered 1 through 95 plus Corsica: 2A and 2B replacing the number 20. - 5 overseas departments (which are also regions) : Guadeloupe (971), Martinique (972), Guyana (973), Reunion (974) and Mayotte (976).
Departments of France - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
WEBThe départements (or departments) are administrative parts of France and many French colonies, similar to English counties. Départements are a kind of local government. The 101 French départements are now grouped into 13 metropolitan and five overseas régions. Their capitals are called préfectures.
Departments of France - Wikiwand
WEBNinety-six departments are in metropolitan France, with an additional five constituting overseas departments, which are also classified as overseas regions. Departments are further subdivided into 333 arrondissements and 2,054 cantons (as of 2023). [1]
The departments of France - About-France.com
WEBOverall, continental France is divided into 94 administrative departments , numbered 1 to 95, excepting 20. There is no department 20. The former department 20 is now departments 2a and 2b, which are the island of Corsica. Key: …
All you need to know about the departments of France - Really …
WEBFrance is divided into regions, which are then divided into departments (Departements). There is a total of 96 excluding the overseas territories. Each department has a unique number, which is used for many administrative reasons, such as the vehicle registration plates, postcodes, but not phone numbers.
The 101 Departments In France (and a bit about them) - Offbeat France
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The 101 departments in France are grouped into 18 regions ( read about those here) but each department is distinct, often with its own foods and traditions and, of course, scenery. What are French departments and why should we care?
Departments in France - France This Way
WEBDepartments of France. Explore the departments of France. France is officially divided into 22 administrative regions (plus four overseas), then further divided into 96 departments. Note: since 1 January 2016 there are only 13 regions …
Département | Regional Divisions, Administrative Units & Prefects
WEBDépartement, largest unit of local government in France and in some former French colonies. The départements were originally created in 1790. Each département is governed by an elected general council, which holds responsibility for local services, laws, and budget; an officer called a commissioner.
Administrative divisions of France - Wikipedia
WEBAs of 1 January 2022, metropolitan France is divided into the following: [1] 13 regions, including Corsica; [2] although Corsica is formally a single territorial collectivity, it is considered equivalent to a region (local authority). The regions are subdivided into 96 departments (local authority).
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