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French Guiana (/ ɡ i ˈ ɑː n ə / or / ɡ i ˈ æ n ə /; French: Guyane, ⓘ; French Guianese Creole: Lagwiyann or Gwiyann, [la.ɡwi.jãn]) is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies.
- Guiana Space Centre
The Guiana Space Centre (French: Centre spatial guyanais;...
- Cayenne
Cayenne (/ k eɪ ˈ ɛ n /; French pronunciation: ⓘ; Guianese...
- The Guianas
Political map of The Guianas. The Guianas, also spelled...
- Demographics of French Guiana
The Demographics of French Guiana are characterized by a...
- History of French Guiana
The history of French Guiana dates back to the period prior...
- Guiana Amazonian Park
Guiana Amazonian Park (French: Parc amazonien de Guyane) is...
- Surinamese Interior War
The Surinamese Interior War (Dutch: Binnenlandse Oorlog) was...
- Overseas
The overseas departments and regions of France (French:...
- Guiana Space Centre
May 15, 2024 · Cayenne, capital and Atlantic Ocean port of French Guiana. It is located at the northwestern end of Cayenne Island, which is formed by the estuaries of the Cayenne and Mahury rivers. Founded in 1643 by the French as La Ravardière, it was reoccupied in 1664 after destruction by the Indians and was.
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Cayenne (/ k eɪ ˈ ɛ n /; French pronunciation: ⓘ; Guianese Creole French: Kayenn) is the prefecture of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France located in South America. The city stands on a former island at the mouth of the Cayenne River on the Atlantic coast.
French Guiana, overseas territorial collectivity of France, situated on the northeastern coast of South America. French Guiana is bounded by Brazil to the south and east, Suriname to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast. The capital is Cayenne.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 5, 2019 · Mix a tropical climate, Creole cuisine, sidewalk cafes, gendarmes and voilà -- you have the charming mix that is Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana. French Guiana is an overseas department of France , and French influence is a major part of Cayenne's attraction.
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Dec 16, 2023 · Covering an area of 83,534 sq. km, French Guiana is France’s 2 nd largest region. Located in the northwestern corner of the Island of Cayenne at the Cayenne River Estuary is Cayenne – the capital (prefecture) city of French Guiana.
Jun 2, 2023 · Capital: Cayenne. Area: 83,846 sq km. Population: 294,400. Languages: French, Guianese Creole French, also Wayampi, Carib, Emerillon. Life expectancy: 72 years (men) 80 years (women)
