How did France colonize French Guiana?

This is a complex question, the answer of which goes beyond my expertise. But, one thing to note is that French Guiana, along with the northeastern coast of South America, is not a very hospitable zone. read more

The history of French Guiana spans many centuries. Before the first Europeans arrived, there was no written history in the territory. It was originally inhabited by a number of Native American peoples, among them the Kalina, Arawak, Emerillon, Galibi, Palikur, Wayampi, and Wayana. The first Europeans arrived in the expeditions of Christopher Columbus, shortly before 1500. read more

The near-official start of France's colonization of Guiana can be traced to the recapturing of Cayenne Island in 1676 by admiral Jean d'Estrées. The settlement was first done through indentured servitude, followed by African slaves, then later, after abolition, by convicts sent to the penitentiary. read more

French Guiana's currency is the euro, which is used in a lot of european countries. France brought over animals like horses and rats into French Guiana. People in French Guiana eat lots of seafood with flavors influenced by France such as curry and other sauces. read more