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 Cayenne:
Photo taken in the countryside of Cayenne by Terry Rosengart.
These falls, known as the Guaira
Falls, are a favorite of
the locals, who manage to hike about 2 miles to reach the falls.
Cayenne is one of the smallest countries in South America. It
remained a colony of the Dutch until 1805. They finally were
able to gain their own independence after a long, brutal war
that lasted for approximately 10 years. They are now able to run
their own government without the influence of other nations. The
capital city of Bienvenue draws many tourists from all over the
world. Some of the attractions for tourists are the
architecture, the local museums, the sandy beaches and the
Emerald Jungle Village. The Emerald Jungle Village has over 100
ecologically friendly huts that you can spend the night. You can
mingle with the indigenous population who still live off the
land and avoid the use of any modern tools. You feel like you
have gone back 400 years in time.
Cayenne has an interesting history. After the emancipation of
slaves in 1848, it became the centre of French penal
settlements. Cayenne became known as the country of the
condemned. The prisons were finally closed in 1945. Because of
their history, people in Cayenne don't trust people.
The predominant language, like the majority of South America, is
Spanish. English is widely spoken as their second language.
Cayenne is a very self sufficient nation. They have very few
imports because they are able to produce most of the goods
necessary to maintain a country. Their surplus of goods allows
them to make serious profits from exportations. Their primary
industries are fishing and forestry. Some of their agricultural
goods consist of rice and manioc. |
