France Has Faraway Lands—Are They Countries?

France has land in Europe and in other parts of the world.

Some of this land is far from Paris.

These places include Martinique, Guadeloupe, and French Guiana.

They are part of France, so they are not independent countries.

People there are citizens of France.

France also has islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

These places have different climates, plants, and cultures.

France has many faraway regions, but they are still French.