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FRENCH GUIANA
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France
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The last colony in South America, once home to the infamous Devil's Island penal colony. Luxuriant ranforest has yet to be exploited for eco-tourism
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| PEOPLE AND PLACE | | Capital:
Cayenne | | Language:
French and Creole | | Size:
83,534
km squared
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152,300
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TRAVEL PLANNING | | When to go:
August-December is dry season. Hot all year.
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Air france from Paris to Cayenne airport. Also ships from france.
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RED TAPE | | Visas:
check with French embassy (officially part of france).
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