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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

Sturgis : Kentucky

Sturgis is a city located in Union County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,030. Geography Sturgis is located at 37°32'54" North, 87°59'4" West (37.548269, -87.984535)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.9 km²

Arizona : Grand Canyon

Arizona : Grand Canyon It's the world's most famous hole in the ground, and rightfully so. No matter how many photographs you've seen, your first sight of the Grand Canyon is guaranteed to take your breath away. Ranked among the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, this spectacular Arizona canyon--277 miles

Valley Park : Missouri

Valley Park is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,518. Geography Valley Park is located at 38°33'19" North, 90°29'18" West (38.555320, -90.488304)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 km² (3.2

Glenville : Minnesota

Glenville is a city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 720. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²). 5.6 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km²

Danielson : Connecticut

Danielson is a borough located in Windham County, Connecticut, within the town of Killingly. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 4,265. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it

Preston : Minnesota

Preston is a city located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,426. It is the county seat of Fillmore County6. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park is nearby. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.1

Azle : Texas

Azle is a city spanning a diverse cross section of Tarrant and Parker County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,600. Popular tourist attractions include marine spectator sports, classic American sports car contests of speed, creative horse trailer loading (and unloading), and competitive artistic

Wahpeton : North Dakota

Wahpeton is a city located in Richland County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,586. It is the county seat of Richland County6. Wahpeton's twin city is Breckenridge, Minnesota. The North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton. Geography Wahpeton is located at 46°16'12"

Hillsboro : Missouri

Hillsboro is a city located in Jefferson County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,675. It is the county seat of Jefferson County6. Geography Hillsboro is located at 38°13'56" North, 90°33'48" West (38.232346, -90.563233)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Brunswick : Ohio

Brunswick is a city located in Medina County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 33,388. Geography Brunswick is located at 41°14'39" North, 81°49'42" West (41.244051, -81.828360)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 32.6 km² (12.6 mi²). 32.5 km²

Christine : North Dakota

Christine is a city located in Richland County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 153. Geography Christine is located at 46°34'26" North, 96°48'20" West (46.574007, -96.805569)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5

Lowell : North Carolina

Lowell is a city located in Gaston County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,662. Geography Lowell is located at 35°16'2" North, 81°6'4" West (35.267346, -81.101210)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²). 6.8

Kanopolis : Kansas

Kanopolis is a city located in Ellsworth County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 543. Geography Kanopolis is located at 38°42'35" North, 98°9'25" West (38.709707, -98.157020)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.1 km²

Maxwell : Iowa

Maxwell is a city located in Story County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 807. Geography Maxwell is located at 41°53'25" North, 93°23'52" West (41.890232, -93.397657)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²). 3.0 km²

Grandview : Washington

Grandview is a city located in Yakima County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,377. History Grandview was officially incorporated on September 21, 1909. Geography Grandview is located at 46°15'13" North, 119°54'36" West (46.253670, -119.910133)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area

Britton : Michigan

Britton is a village located in Lenawee County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 699. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of

Metairie : Louisiana

Metairie is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 146,136. Metairie is the largest suburb of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area. The name comes from a French language term for a tenant farm which

Daingerfield : Texas

Daingerfield is a town located in Morris County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,517. It is the county seat of Morris County6. Geography Daingerfield is located at 33°1'51" North, 94°43'28" West (33.030721, -94.724451)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total

Seymour : Texas

Seymour is a city located in Baylor County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,908. It is the county seat of Baylor County6. Geography Seymour is located at 33°35'30" North, 99°15'39" West (33.591552, -99.260968)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Boca Grande : South West Florida

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Wall Lake : Iowa

Wall Lake is a city located in Sac County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 841. Geography Wall Lake is located at 42°16'16" North, 95°5'30" West (42.271141, -95.091724)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²).

Moapa Town : Nevada

Moapa Town is a census-designated place located in Clark County, Nevada. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 928. Geography Moapa Town is located at 36°41'31" North, 114°36'29" West (36.691815, -114.608145)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 390.5 km² (150.8

Fairview : Kentucky

Fairview is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 156. Geography Fairview is located at 38°59'52" North, 84°29'20" West (38.997862, -84.488770)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.9 km²

Stoughton : Wisconsin

Stoughton is a city located in Dane County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,354. Stoughton is a suburb of Madison. Stoughton's sister city is Gjovik, Norway. Stoughton is home to Stoughton Trailers, LLC, manufacturers of semi-truck trailers and intermodal containers. Geography Stoughton is located at 42°55'16"

Oxford : Michigan

Oxford is a village located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,540. The village is located within Oxford Charter Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.2 km² (1.2