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Which regions of the world have many carom billiards players?
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Carom billiards, also known as French billiards, is played on a pocketless table and maintains a significant following across several regions of the world. The game is played primarily in France and other European countries, and it is played to a lesser degree in the United States.
Additionally, the game has a large number of players in the following regions:
- Asia: Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea.1
- Other regions: Central America, South America, Africa, and the Middle East.1