Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
French Guiana
Riverside town in French Guiana on the Maroni River, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is defined by its history as a penal colony from 1858 to 1946, with the former camp still standing in the compact centre alongside cafés and restaurants. The second most populous city in French Guiana, it sits on the border with Suriname, with jungle-covered hills visible across the water.
- Population24,287
- Nearest water from center0.5 km
- Nearest mountain from center29.9 km