SaintLaurentduMaroni
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is a commune in French Guiana, an overseas department of France. It is located on the western border of French Guiana, across the Maroni River from Suriname. The town's name comes from Saint Lawrence, its patron saint, and the Maroni River. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is the second-largest commune in French Guiana by population, after Cayenne.
Historically, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni was established in the 19th century as a penal colony. The most famous institution
The economy of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is diverse, with agriculture, fishing, and commerce playing important roles. It serves