Mana, French Guiana

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Mana is a commune and town in French Guiana. It was founded it 1828 by Anne-Marie Javouhey. It borders the Mana river, whence it gets its name; and is nearby the Maroni river. Mana is the primary producter of rice in French Guiana, which it exports to Suriname.

On January 1, 1989 about 3% of the territory of Mana was detached and became the commune of Awala-Yalimapo.

External links

• Guide to Guyane: Mana

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