Asked in History, Politics & SocietyGeographySouth AmericaWestern Hemisphere
History, Politics & Society
Geography
South America
Western Hemisphere
What is the name of the only south American colony?
Answer

Wiki User
September 14, 2011 11:37AM
I take it you mean French Guiana: It still belongs to France when all other countries are independent of European countries. (Spain Portugal The Netherland & Great Britain)
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