This is a list of the member states of the . These governments belong to an international organisation representing countries and regions where French is the first ("mother") or customary language, where a significant proportion of the population are francophones (French speakers) or where there is a notable affiliation with French culture.
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Some countries could also potentially join the on the basis of being part of the French colonial empire, including Algeria, Syria, Pondicherry and Chandannagar regions of India. In 2016, Saudi Arabia applied to join the organisation despite having no historical colonial ties with France. However, the Saudis withdrew their bid in October 2018 due to pressure over their human rights record. In 2022, Brazil applied to join the organization as observer because neighboring with the French Guiana at the north and west — have historical site named Fort Coligny in Rio de Janeiro built by French naval officer Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon in 1555. In 2024, Italian autonomous region of Valle d'Aosta applied to join the organization as observer because neighboring with Switzerland at the north and France at the west — have 10% Francophone population.