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French Guiana Travel Guide

French Guiana is located in northeast South America on the Atlantic Ocean and is a territory of France. It is part of France and so technically part of the European Union. Even though in South America, it consists mainly of rainforests/jungles with a tropical climate. French Guiana is the best place to enjoy Caribbean music and the Carnival while drinking coffee at a sidewalk café.

The beaches are in the capital Cayenne. Cayenne is one of South America's most charming cities. The main attraction at Cayenne are lively squares, colonial architecture, local museums, and main market. In the heat of the day, people-watch from the shady refuge of palm trees in the manicured Place des Palmistes.

Kourou is also a business center. There is plenty to do with the water ativities/beaches, fishing from shore or offshore, rainforest/jungle trekking, wildlife reserves river trips and/or dugout canoes and much more. The main attractions of Kourou are the Isles du Salut - Devils island etc which can be visited from a boat service operating from the port at the end of Vieux Bourg, Avenue de Charles de Gaulle. The fish market is great, in Vieux Bourg and some of teh fish available are extraordinairy!

Featured Destinations from North America

Ottawa Lake : Michigan

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Batesville : Mississippi

Batesville is a city located in Panola County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,113. Geography Batesville is located at 34°19'4" North, 89°56'33" West (34.317809, -89.942626)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.9 km² (11.1 mi²). 28.9 km²

Portsmouth : New Hampshire

Portsmouth, New Hampshire is the largest city in Rockingham County in the State of New Hampshire in the United States of America. Its location is 43°3' North, 70°47' West. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,784. It is the east end of U.S. Highway

Minot : North Dakota

Minot (IPA [ma?n?t], listen) is a city located in north central North Dakota, USA. With 36,567 people, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state. The city is the county seat of Ward County6 and the trading centre of a large portion of northern North Dakota, southeastern Saskatchewan,

Canyon : Texas

Canyon is a city located in Randall County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,875. It is the county seat of Randall County6. It is the home of West Texas A&M University and Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Most of the Palo Duro Canyon State

Kingston : Michigan

Kingston is a village located in Tuscola County, Michigan, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 450. The village is located at the southern edge of Kingston Township and is partially within Koylton Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a

Harrisville : West Virginia

Harrisville is a town located in Ritchie County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,842. It is the county seat of Ritchie County6. Geography Harrisville is located at 39°12'36" North, 81°3'3" West (39.209866, -81.050917)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a

Upham : North Dakota

Upham is a city located in McHenry County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 155. Geography Upham is located at 48°34'52" North, 100°43'37" West (48.581211, -100.727082)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8

Alabama : Scottsboro Attractions

Alabama : Scottsboro Attractions Goose Pond Colony Goose Pond Colony Golf Goose Pond Plantation Jackson County Park Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center Unclaimed Baggage Center Walls of Jericho

Sylvania : Ohio

Sylvania is a city located in Lucas County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,670. Geography Sylvania is located at 41°42'41" North, 83°42'12" West (41.711450, -83.703210)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.1 km² (5.8 mi²). 15.0 km²

Muldraugh : Kentucky

Muldraugh is a small town in Kentucky, located on Dixie Highway, approximately halfway between Louisville and Elizabethtown. The town's limits are completely encompassed by the Fort Knox Army base. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,298. Geography Muldraugh is located at 37°56'13" North, 85°59'29" West (37.936975,

Farmersville : New York

Farmersville is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,028. The Town of Farmersville was incorporated in 1821. It is on the eastern county border. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of

Carlisle : Ohio

Carlisle is a village located in southwestern Ohio in northwestern Warren and southern Montgomery counties. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 5,121, up from 4,872 in 1990. It is in Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio and German Township, Mongtomery County, Ohio. Geography Carlisle is located at

Beekman : New York

Beekman is a town located in Dutchess County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,452. The name is from Henry Beekman, an early land owner. The Town of Beekman is in the south part of the county. History The town was formed in 1788 during

Gig Harbor : Washington

Gig Harbor is a city located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,465. History Gig Harbor was first discovered and named by Captain Charles Wilkes. During a heavy storm, the captain brought his gig (small boat) into the harbor for protection. Later,

Kennewick : Washington

Kennewick is a city located in Benton County in south east Washington. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities (the others being Pasco and Richland). Kennewick is located along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, opposite Pasco, Washington, and just south

West Allis : Wisconsin

West Allis is a city located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 61,254. The Wisconsin State Fair Park (which includes the Milwaukee Mile, and is the site of the annual Wisconsin State Fair) is located in West Allis. The Milwaukee Mile

Wapello : Iowa

Wapello is a city located in Louisa County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,124. It is the county seat of Louisa County6. Geography Wapello is located at 41°10'47" North, 91°11'18" West (41.179610, -91.188407)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Lytton : Iowa

Lytton is a city located in Calhoun County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 305. Geography Lytton is located at 42°25'28" North, 94°51'33" West (42.424360, -94.859129)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km²

Plevna : Kansas

Plevna is a city located in Reno County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 99. Geography Plevna is located at 37°58'20" North, 98°18'34" West (37.972327, -98.309474)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.6 km²

Battle Mountain : Nevada

Battle Mountain is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Lander County, Nevada. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 2,871. Though it has no legal status as a municipality, it still functions as the county seat of Lander County6. Its primary economic base

Salvo : North Carolina

Salvo is an unincorporated community located in Dare County, North Carolina, on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Originally (with Rodanthe and Waves) part of the settlement of Chicamacomico, Salvo was originally known as Clarks or Clarksville. The name "Salvo" allegedly stems from the American Civil War, during which

Newkirk : Oklahoma

Newkirk is a city located in Kay County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,243. It is the county seat of Kay County6. Geography Newkirk is located at 36°52'59" North, 97°3'21" West (36.883083, -97.055750)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

St. Paul : Kansas

St. Paul is a city located in Neosho County, Kansas. Geography St. Paul is located at 37°31'7" North, 95°10'25" West (37.518595, -95.173638)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is

Ormsby : Minnesota

Ormsby is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 154. Ormsby is located in both Martin County and Watonwan County. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.4 mi²).