Pages in category "Former French colonies" The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Jun 28, 2024 · Moreover, there were several former French colonies, including Senegal, Ivory Coast, French Sudan (now Mali), Dahomey (now Benin), Niger, Guinea, Upper Volta (now …

Feb 6, 2023 · Five former French colonies are Algeria, Madagascar, Cameroon, Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia), and Tunisia. The last French colony, Algeria, gained its …

Five former French colonies are Algeria, Vietnam, Haiti, Senegal, and Madagascar. The last French colony to gain independence was Djibouti in 1977. Jean Talon was the first intendant of …

In 1815, France was left with only a very small part of its first colonial empire, mostly a collection of islands and trading posts such as Guadeloupe and Martinique in the West Indies, Saint-Pierre …

76 rows · Apr 9, 2024 · From 1830-1847, France conquered Algeria and part of Morocco. In 1842, the French began developing the Ivory Coast (now Côte d'Ivoire). In 1847, Tahiti was …

French colonies were territories controlled by France from the 16th to the 20th century, established primarily for trade, resource extraction, and settlement. These colonies played a …

Oct 12, 2024 · Here is a list of all the countries that were part of the French colonial empires in the last 500 years, either entirely or in part, either under French sovereignty or as mandate. …

French colonies were overseas territories governed by France, particularly during the 19th century, where France established its empire through territorial expansion in Africa, Asia, and …

Few French settlers lived in the colonies, except for the Békés, white landowners of the Antilles and Réunion, who dominated the far more numerous African slaves who worked the sugar …

Jun 27, 2024 · Under the French Constitution, the French overseas departments, regions, and the territorial communities are Guadeloupe, Guiana, Martinique, La Réunion, Mayotte, Saint …

French Colonies were territories established by France during the age of exploration and colonization, primarily from the 16th to the 18th centuries, where they sought to expand their …

France began colonizing the Americas in the 16th century and continued into the following centuries as it established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere. France established …

English: Former colonies of France. See also: Category: French colonial empire. Français : Anciennes colonies françaises. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. …

Oct 19, 2019 · In North America, France colonized the New France region, Newfoundland, and resent day Haiti. Former colonies in the Caribbean include Grenada, Nevis, Sait Croix, …

Sep 18, 2023 · Name of the last European colonial power that colonized from overseas each contemporary nation state in a specific year, between Belgium, United Kingdom, France, …

Oct 12, 2024 · The colonies were also important centers for trade, with goods such as textiles, metals, and spices being imported and exported. The legacy of European colonization in …

The French Union (French: Union française) was a political entity created by the French Fourth Republic to replace the old French colonial empire system, colloquially known as the "French …

4 days ago · Explore the intriguing alternate history where France retained its American colonies, shaping the United French States of America with French as the primary language. Discover …