Saint-Nazaire, French Guiana
Village in French Guiana, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint-Nazaire is a village in French Guiana, in the commune of Saint-Élie on the Tiger Creek. In 1873, gold was discovered in Saint-Élie. The mines were in the middle of the rain forest with no river connection to the outside world. In 1884 construction began on a railway line to Gare Tigre near Saint-Nazaire.[1] The railway line needed frequent repairs, and had over 100 bridges. In 1990, the railway line was abandoned when a road opened.[2]
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Coordinates: 4.92910°N 53.19682°W / 4.92910; -53.19682 | |
Country | France |
Overseas region | French Guiana |
Arrondissement | Cayenne |
Commune | Saint-Élie |
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