French Guiana French Guiana, South America is the oldest French Colonial Territory, bordering equatorial Brazil. The Dutch, English, Portuguese, and Spanish searched for treasures in this region. The French established a penal colony on Iles du Salut, Devil’s Island. Today, the ruins, open for tourists, are all that remain of the penal colony on Devil’s Island. French Guiana is a haven for eco-tourists because of its biodiversity. Many international visitors say that the tropical forests, vegetation, and wildlife of French Guiana are the most spectacular in the world. Since most of the population lives near the Atlantic Ocean coast, the interior is relatively unspoiled. Cayenne, the capital city, has daily temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to 90s; however, with the trade winds, there are mild, cooling breezes near the coast. Cayenne has museums and shops. The beaches of French Guiana are beautiful and perfect for game fishing and scuba diving. The European Space Agency has a communication, satellite launch center in the country.

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