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How many regions are there in France?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
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Combien y a-t-il de régions en France ?
How many regions are there in France?
Answer. 18 regions (13 in mainland France and 5 overseas).
18 régions (13 en métropole et 5 en outre-mer).
Since 2016, France has had 18 regions. The region handles, among other things, high schools and economic development.
The official text that proves it
« La région contribue notamment à gérer les lycées, à développer l’activité économique et à aménager le territoire. Il y a 18 régions en France. »
The region helps in particular to manage high schools, develop economic activity and plan land use. There are 18 regions in France.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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