French GuianaGeneral Information about French GuianaFrench Guiana is located in northern South America and is bordered by Brazil, Suriname and the North Atlantic Ocean. There are almost 200,000 people living in French Guiana, which is an overseas territory, and one of the 26 regions of France. The official language spoken in French Guiana is French, but Creole is widely spoken and most government officials understand some English. The primary religion is Roman Catholic. French Guiana's capital city is Cayenne which is situated at the mouth of the Cayenne River on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Cayenne is estimated to have a population of close to 100,000 people.
French Guiana was settled by the French in the early 1600's and was the site of penal settlements until 1951. The Camp de la Transportation, where the prisoners arrived has had the public execution areas and cells restored for the public to see. Papillion's name is engraved near one of the beds but it is not really known if this was his cell or not. Cayenne is home to the Fort Cépérou, built in 1643, which offers wonderful views of the city and of the Cayenne River and two popular museums, Musee Departemental and Musée des Cultures Guyanaises. The main attraction in Kourou is the Centre Spatial Guyanais where two-thirds of the world's commercial satellites have been lauched. Because the Centre Spatial Guyanais lies so close to the equator, satellites launched here have s slingslot effect. Must Explore would like to wish you an enjoyable stay in French Guiana. BACK TO TOP |
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