The Spaceport

French Guiana facts & figures:

Surface area: 90,000 sq. kilometers
Capital city: Cayenne
Geographical location: The northeast coast of South America, between the countries of Brazil and Surinam
Status: A French overseas department since 1947. French Guiana has been a French possession since 1664
Population: 158,000 inhabitants (1999 census), of which more than half are under 25 years of age
Languages spoken: French, Creole and several local dialects
Currency: Euro

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Numerous Web sites have been created to provide additional information on French Guiana and Europe's Spaceport (the Guiana Space Center).

In addition to Arianespace's own Web site, which is frequently updated with launch details, feature stories, and corporate information, the following are helpful addresses on the Internet:

www.esa.int: The 15-member European Space Agency is the design authority for Ariane launchers and was responsible for developing the Spaceport's infrastructure. Its official Web site contains extensive information on the agency's scientific, research and industrial programs, including a section dedicated to Ariane and space transportation.
www.guyane.cci.fr: The French Guiana Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports the country's commercial development, and its Web site has up-to-date information on business opportunities.
www.outre-mer.gouv.fr: The French government runs this Web site, which has information on French Guiana and other French overseas departments. French Guiana has been a French overseas department since 1947, and a French possession since 1664.

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