Before 2011, there were four overseas regions (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion); in 2011 Mayotte became the fifth.
Sebelum 2011, ada empat region seberang laut (Guyana Prancis, Guadeloupe, Martinique, dan Réunion); pada tahun 2011 Mayotte menjadi kelima.