Departments of France facts for kids
The départements (or departments) are administrative parts of France and many French colonies, similar to English counties. Départements are a kind of local government.
The 101 French départements are now grouped into 13 metropolitan and five overseas régions. Their capitals are called préfectures.
French régions and préfecture
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In Spanish: Departamentos de Francia para niños
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