French Louisiana

The term French Louisiana refers to two distinct regions:

  • first, to colonial French Louisiana, comprising the massive, middle section of North America claimed by France; and,
  • second, to modern French Louisiana, which stretches across the southern extreme of the present-day state of Louisiana.

Each term has been in use for many years.

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