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 Colombia
was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran
Colombia in 1830 (the others being Ecuador and Venezuela). It is
bordered to the north and north-west by the Caribbean Sea, to the east
by Venezuela and Brazil, to the south by Ecuador and Peru, and to the
west by Panama and the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is one of the most
spectacular and colourful countries in South America. A mix of sea (it
has both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines), mountains (the Andes here
are at their most dramatic) and jungle. The magnificence of the
landscape is equalled by some of the most beautiful colonial towns on
the continent.
 The
Falkland Islands are located 400 miles east of the southern tip of
South America. The islands were visited by Charles Darwin in the 19th
Century and, like the Galapagos, were found by him to contain examples
of flora and fauna, not found elsewhere. The islands are flourishing
sheep-raising centers. The economy is dependent on the export of wool
and the sale of Falkland Islands postage stamps and coins. Whales and
seals abound in the littoral waters and formerly were heavily hunted.
There are rich fishing grounds surrounding the islands and the
government began selling licenses to foreign commercial fishing
operations in 1987.
 French
Guiana is an overseas department of France, located on the Caribbean
coast of South America and part of Caribbean South America. The
interior is comprised of equatorial jungle. Off the rugged coast lie
the Iles du Salut and Devil’s Island. Cayenne, the capital and chief
port, is on the island of the same name at the mouth of the Cayenne
River. Cayenne, French Guiana’s atmospheric capital and chief port
offers a number of attractive sights. Points of interest include the
Jesuit-built residence of the Prefect in the Place de Grenoble and the
Botanical Gardens.
 Guyana
is situated on the northern coast of South America east of Venezuela,
west of Suriname, and north of Brazil. Covered with rivers and a
massive rainforest, it's a rugged, unspoiled country, with over 90% of
its population living along the coastal areas. Tourist
facilities are not developed, except for hotels in the capital city of
Georgetown and a limited number of eco-resorts. continues...
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