As of 2015, French is the official language of 29 independent nations and 11 dependent entities. There are 57 countries that are members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie* (OIF). See a map of the OIF on the right.
*The Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), generally known as the Francophonie is an international organization representing countries and regions where French is the first ("mother") or customary language; and/or where a significant proportion of the population are francophones (French speakers); and/or where there is a notable affiliation with French culture. |
List of independent nations where French is the official language
Dependent entities where French is the official language
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List of members of the Francophonie (OIF)
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