Which Of The Following Is Not Part Of North America’s Leading Francophone Area?

French is one of the most widely spoken languages in North America, with over 8 million speakers concentrated mainly in the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario. These areas are collectively referred to as North America’s ‘leading Francophone area’, and while they offer an array of cultural diversity and linguistic richness, there are some other areas in North America with French-speaking populations that are often overlooked.

The first is the region of Acadiana located in the United States. This is a large region encompassing parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and is home to an estimated one million French-speakers. Additionally, Louisiana is one of the few places in the United States where French is an official language, alongside English.

The second area with a large French-speaking population is the Francophone region of St. Pierre and Miquelon, located off the coast of Newfoundland. The island has a population of just over 6,000 people, almost all are of French descent. Although the islands are part of Canada, their language and culture are largely French.

The third region is the French West Indies, a group of six Caribbean islands in the Lesser Antilles. Although the population of these islands is only around 200,000 people, French is still their official language.

Finally, there is the region of the Magdalen Islands, located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. These islands are home to about 15,000 people, most of whom are of French descent.

So, while North America’s leading Francophone area consists mainly of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario, there are other lesser-known regions with French-speaking populations in the US, the French West Indies, St Pierre and Miquelon, and the Magdalen Islands.