french guiana
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By: JJ and Chaney
GeographyFrench Guiana is on the
northern coast of South America.
It is between Suriname and Brazil
about the same size as Indiana.
It is close to the equator which contributes to the hot and humid climate
The Creole population comprises the largest ethnic group and has had the greatest influence on the country's culture.
France funds this country which makes it the wealthiest region in Northern South America
Architecture
Houses range greatly in size and uniqueness, but the relative prosperity that results from living under the French flag allows the houses to be built of decent quality, and almost all have running water and electricity.
They are usually painted light colors such as blue and yellow in keeping with the Caribbean Creole style
Devils IslandThis prison was mainly used for French prisonersThey were forced to pour salt water on weeds that
sprung up-hence the boredomPrisoners tried to escape, and eventually a revolt
took place, the prisoners lost, their bodies were thrown to the sharks
A movie was made on this prison called Papillon.Except for those confined to solitary for
infractions, prisoners were allowed to come and go during the day, before being locked up and chained up at night.
FoodsThe diversity of cultures has
given the local foods their flavor. Caribbean and Creole style
foods are common along with Vietnamese and Chinese foods. Seafood, especially shrimp, is eaten with rice as a side dish.
The Cayenne Pepper is a fine ground powder made from the seeds and pods of various types of chili.
Other stuffLight colors and short sleeves are worn when
it is hot outside Most people are Roman Catholic. Crazy street festivals are held on French
Holidays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9piT5ZlBtM
Shrimp and Rice1-1/2 cups rice, cooked Rice- le riz
20-25 small shrimp Shrimp- les crevettes1 onion onion-l’ oignon1 red pepper Pepper- le poivre1 egg egg- l’oeuf3/4 cup peas1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup soy saucebutter or oil
ReviewWhat continent is it in?What is the most common culture?What is Devils Island?What color is the Cayenne Pepper?
What happens on French Holidays? :P