Trivial Question: Why does France have so much territory world-wide?

December 20, 2024 in News by RBN Staff

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overseas_France

It never seems to be noted or discussed when someone brings up French lands…
The USA map always includes Alaska and Hawaii.
(Sure, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico aren’t included, so, apparently ‘territory’ is considered differently obviously.)

Just some random thoughts.