Cayenne

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cayenne

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Cayenne?Northeastern South America, Atlantic coast, Cayenne River estuary
2. How many people live in Cayenne?63,468 (city proper, 2021); 151,103 (metropolitan area, 2021)
3. What is the capital of Cayenne?Cayenne, Prefecture and Capital of French Guiana
4. What language do people speak in Cayenne?French (official), Guianese Creole French (widely spoken)
5. What money is used in Cayenne?Euro (€)
6. Which continent is Cayenne in?South America

Overseas Department and Region: A French administrative division that is an integral part of the French Republic but located outside of mainland Europe.
Francophone South America: Refers to the linguistic and cultural presence of the French language and French culture within the South American continent.
Guianese Creole French: A creole language based on French, spoken widely in French Guiana, distinct from standard French.
University of French Guiana: The primary institution of higher education and research in French Guiana, offering diverse academic programs.