The Novel Papillon Made Devil's Island Famous
Henri Charrière's 1969 account of his escape from the penal colony became an international bestseller.
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French Guiana Borders Brazil and Suriname
The Oyapock River forms the border with Brazil, while the Maroni River forms the border with Suriname.
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A Hmong Community Farms Cacao in French Guiana
Refugees from Laos settled the village of Cacao in the 1970s and sell produce at a well-known market.
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French Guiana Uses the Euro
As part of France, it uses the same currency as mainland France.
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Cayenne Is the Capital of French Guiana
The port city is home to a large share of the territory's population.