French Guiana - Wikipedia
French Guiana is the second-largest region in France, being approximately one-seventh the size of Metropolitan France, and the largest outermost region within the European Union. It has a …
French Guiana | History, Geography, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 5, 2024 · Geographical and historical treatment of French Guiana, overseas territorial collectivity of France, situated on the northeastern coast of South America. French Guiana is …
French Guiana - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
French Guiana (French: Guyane) is an overseas department and region of France, on the north Atlantic coast of South America. By land area, it is the second largest region of France (after …
French Guiana travel - Lonely Planet | South America
French Guiana is a remote region of France covered in thick jungle and wilderness, although you'll also find colonial architecture, eerie prison-camp history and some of the world's most …
French Guiana Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Dec 16, 2023 · French Guiana is an overseas region and department of France that is located in the northeastern edge of South America. It is geographically positioned in the Northern and …
History of French Guiana - Wikipedia
French Guiana became an overseas département of France on 19 March 1946. The infamous penal colonies, including Devil's Island, were gradually phased out and then formally closed in …
French Guiana - Colonialism, Multiculturalism, Autonomy
Dec 5, 2024 · French Guiana’s cultural milieu reflects the diverse background of the resident ethnic communities. Indigenous and African crafts, customs, and arts predominate among …
French Guiana - New World Encyclopedia
French Guiana consists of two main regions: A coastal strip where the majority of people live, and dense, near-inaccessible rainforest, which gradually rises to the modest peaks of the Tumac …
French Guiana profile - BBC News
Jun 2, 2023 · Dense equatorial forests, colonial towns and a major space centre are among the faces of French Guiana, a region of France on the north-east coast of South America.
French Guiana – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
French Guiana (French: Guyane or Guyane française) is an overseas French department and region in the Amazonia region of South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between …