Frequently, French Indochina is abbreviated.
=== Religion ===The principal religion in French Indochina was Buddhism, with Mahayana Buddhism influenced by Confucianism more dominant in Vietnam, while Theravda Buddhism was more widespread in Laos and Cambodia
 While the Emperors of the Nguyn dynasty did maintain their legislative powers, all imperial decrees had to be approved by either the Resident-Superior of Annam or by the Governor-General of French Indochina

