What is the history of French Guiana?

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. Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname tropical; hot, humid; little seasonal temperature variation

How many deputies does French Guiana have?

French Guiana sends two deputies to the French National Assembly, one representing the commune (municipality) of Cayenne and the commune of Macouria, and the other representing the rest of French Guiana. This latter constituency is the largest in the French Republic by land area.

Who is the president of French Guiana?

The French Guiana Assembly is in charge of regional and departmental government. Its president is Gabriel Serville. Fully integrated in the French Republic since 1946, French Guiana is a part of the European Union, and its official currency is the euro.

Where is French Guiana located?

French Guiana[a] is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km 2 (32,000 sq mi) and a land area of 83,534 km 2 (32,253 sq mi).

Is French Guiana part of the European Union?

French Guiana, as part of France, forms part of the European Union – the largest landmass for an area outside of Europe (since Greenland left the European Community in 1985), with one of the longest EU external boundaries.

Is French Guiana a Catholic Diocese?

Guianan Catholics are part of the Diocese of Cayenne. The total fertility rate in French Guiana has remained high and is today considerably higher than that of metropolitan France, as well as most of the other French overseas departments. It is largely responsible for the rapid population growth of French Guiana.