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America/Cayenne |
clement time compared to Beijing time (China) |
11 hours ahead |
Introduction to Clermont, French Guiana
Clermont (usually referred to as Cayenne, often translated as Cayenne in Chinese) is the capital and largest city of the French overseas department of French Guiana, located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern South America. The city is located in the estuary of Cayenne Island, belonging to the tropical rainforest climate, hot and rainy all year round, the average annual temperature of about 27 ℃.
History and Cultural Characteristics
Clermont was founded in 1643 and served as a French colony for exiled prisoners (e.g. Alcatraz Prison). Today the city is a blend of French, Creole and Indian cultures, and the old town retains colonial architecture such as the Place Félix Eboué and the Cathedral of the Holy Savior. The annual Mardi Gras festival is the biggest cultural event in the area.
Economic and geographical importance
As the administrative and economic center of French Guiana, Clermont relies on the French Space Center (Kourou base) for aerospace services, as well as fishing, forestry and tourism. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, the city boasts ecological landscapes such as the Cacao Wetlands Nature Reserve, an important gateway to the Amazon rainforest.
Tourism and Transportation
Visitors can visit the French Aerospace Museum, the ruins of a colonial fortress, or explore the Maroni River by boat. Clermont Felix Eboue International Airport connects mainland France to the Caribbean, and transportation within the city is by bus and cab. Note that a Schengen visa is required to enter France.
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