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Originally Posted by valo403
I suppose you have a point, but do many Canadians consider themselves British subjects? I don't think so. I'd be interested to see how people in a place like this answer that question. Do they consider themselves French? How influential is continental France on their culture etc?
Having grown up in Canada I obviously don't have those questions about Canada.
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I can tell you. They believe they are 100% French. Everything about the island is French...architecture, vehicles, language, food, culture, radio, television, material goods, entertainment, etc. etc. They are not a hybrid community straddling North America and France...they are French to the core. When you are there, you are in France.
I'm sure whatever millions they spend on the islands are an absolute and complete bargain to maintain a foothold - no matter how small - in North America.