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Background French Guiana, in 7 editions.

The entry for French Guiana published Background in 7 editions of 17, from 2000 to 2006. The text never changed. Each is shown as published. Background in every entry.

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The same text in 7 editions, 2000 to 2006.

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.

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.

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Central Intelligence Agency. “French Guiana: Background.” The World Factbook, 2000–2006 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/french-guiana/background.

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