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        FRENCH GUIANA
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Guiana (French) or Guyane is
situated on the northeast
coast of South America. The
climate is tropical with heavy
rainfall. Guiana's economy
relies almost completely on
subsidies from France. It has
little to export apart from
shrimps, and the small area of
land that is cultivated
produces rice, manioc and
sugar cane.
It is well known for the
infamous, now defunct, penal
colony of ~Devil's Island~.
The best weather is from July
to December. There are short
rain showers from December to
February, drizzle in March and
heavy rainstorms from April to
July. Average temperature is
only 80F but high humidity
makes things very sticky.
Carnival celebrations take
place most weekends from
January to Mardi Gras
(February or March). From the
Friday before Mardi Gras to
Ash Wednesday most towns are
celebrating nonstop.

Area (Sq. Km.): 90,000

Population: 99,000

Capital: Cayenne

Language:
French

Religion:
Roman Catholic 80%
Protestant 4%

Government Type:
French Overseas Department

Currency: Franc

Embassy:
Represented by France

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129