<strong>The Guianas: </strong>The independent nations of Guyana and Suriname and the French territory of Guyane all border Brazil at the top of South America. Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is a massive single-drop waterfall.
The Guianas: The independent nations of Guyana and Suriname and the French territory of Guyane all border Brazil at the top of South America. Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is a massive single-drop waterfall.
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<strong>Wildlife: </strong>The Rupununi savannah in Guyana is teeming with wildlife, including the giant anteater.
Wildlife: The Rupununi savannah in Guyana is teeming with wildlife, including the giant anteater.
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<strong>Wetlands:</strong> Kayaking in the Rupununi also yields rich flora and fauna. Guyana is home to pristine, primary rainforest.
Wetlands: Kayaking in the Rupununi also yields rich flora and fauna. Guyana is home to pristine, primary rainforest.
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<strong>Close encounters:</strong> A black caiman makes its way in the Mapari River in Guyana.
Close encounters: A black caiman makes its way in the Mapari River in Guyana.
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<strong>Undiscovered wonders:</strong> The sun sets over a largely undiscovered country. But visitors are beginning to find Guyana and its neighbors.
Undiscovered wonders: The sun sets over a largely undiscovered country. But visitors are beginning to find Guyana and its neighbors.
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<strong>Outdoor exploration: </strong>A saki monkey looks on at Yupukari Village in central Rupununi.
Outdoor exploration: A saki monkey looks on at Yupukari Village in central Rupununi.
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<strong>Diverse history:</strong> In the neighboring country of Suriname, the diverse population is reflected in Neveh Shalom Synagogue, right, and Keizerstraat Mosque in Paramaribo.
Diverse history: In the neighboring country of Suriname, the diverse population is reflected in Neveh Shalom Synagogue, right, and Keizerstraat Mosque in Paramaribo.
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<strong>A historic fort: </strong>Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002, Paramaribo's old town revolves around Fort Zeelandia, an amazingly well-preserved Dutch citadel.
A historic fort: Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002, Paramaribo's old town revolves around Fort Zeelandia, an amazingly well-preserved Dutch citadel.
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<strong>Fort Zeelandia: </strong>Fort Zeelandia is now home to a museum recounting the history of Suriname and the fort.
Fort Zeelandia: Fort Zeelandia is now home to a museum recounting the history of Suriname and the fort.
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<strong>A river border: </strong>The Maroni River forms the border between Suriname and French Guiana, or Guyane.
A river border: The Maroni River forms the border between Suriname and French Guiana, or Guyane.
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<strong>Crossing between Guianas: </strong>A pirogue carrying a man, his bike and food arrives in Albina in Suriname, after crossing from Saint-Laurent du Maroni in Guyane.
Crossing between Guianas: A pirogue carrying a man, his bike and food arrives in Albina in Suriname, after crossing from Saint-Laurent du Maroni in Guyane.
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<strong>Local life: </strong>Produce sellers create a makeshift market located on the shore in Saint-Laurent du Maroni. This is the main place of embarkation to cross the Maroni River aboard pirogues.
Local life: Produce sellers create a makeshift market located on the shore in Saint-Laurent du Maroni. This is the main place of embarkation to cross the Maroni River aboard pirogues.
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<strong>A troubled history:</strong> Guyane long served as a penal colony with its infamous Camp de la Transportation in Saint-Laurent du Maroni.
A troubled history: Guyane long served as a penal colony with its infamous Camp de la Transportation in Saint-Laurent du Maroni.
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<strong>A modern future: </strong>Guiana Space Center In Kourou, French Guiana, is a facility used by the European Space Agency. Here, a Soyuz-ST rocket lifts off in December 2019.
A modern future: Guiana Space Center In Kourou, French Guiana, is a facility used by the European Space Agency. Here, a Soyuz-ST rocket lifts off in December 2019.
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