French Guiana Background

Background: First settled by the French in 1604, French Guiana was the site of notorious penal settlements until 1951. The European Space Agency launches its communication satellites from Kourou.



Links: French Guiana Travel Blogs (all) | French Guiana Travel Photos | French Guiana Travel Forum | French Guiana Facts | Map of French Guiana

Areas in French Guiana: Cayenne | Florida | Kourou | St Laurent du Maroni {#[blogfeed]#}{#[photos]#}