France has developed economic ties with its Territoires d’Outre–Mer, thereby stressing interdependence over independence. Overseas départements, officially part of France, have their own governments. Territorial collectivités and overseas territoires have varying degrees of autonomy.
Status: Overseas department
Claimed: 1635
Capital: Fort-de-France
Population: 402,000
Area: 425 sq miles (1100 sq km)
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