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Guajane
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(Sucupira - a type of tree) E' diffuso principalmente nelle foreste tropico equatoriali che dalla Colombia attraverso il bacino del Rio delle Amazzoni giungono alle Guajane.
Hello again
I am unable to identify these "Guajane". Perhaps the reference is to the island of Guam, or perhaps it is to the Ladrones islands, which apparently include one island called Guajan, but I am basically stumped.
Any input gratefully received
Thanks in advance
Derek
Hello again
I am unable to identify these "Guajane". Perhaps the reference is to the island of Guam, or perhaps it is to the Ladrones islands, which apparently include one island called Guajan, but I am basically stumped.
Any input gratefully received
Thanks in advance
Derek
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| 5 +2 | Guiana |
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| 5 | the Guyanas |
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Guiana
it is written in different forms: Guyana, Guayana, Guajane.
The proper spelling in English is Guiana (French Guiana)
see: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_French_Guiana
The proper spelling in English is Guiana (French Guiana)
see: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_French_Guiana
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the Guyanas
There are 3 of them - French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana.
Report from travel to the three Guyanas: map, pictures, information,
author: Wojciech Dabrowski. During colonial days there ...
www.kontynenty.tpi.pl/guyanas_en.htm
Travel to Guyanas - Technical travel information
Travel to French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. ...
www.amerikaventure.com/fiches_info/Guyanas.html
3 Guyanas Tour
Adventures. Many photos by. Site built by. 3 Guianas Tour. Day 1. ...
www.sbadventures.com/3_guyana_tour.htm
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Surinam was formerly Dutch Guiana.
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Note added at 10 hrs 41 mins (2004-11-11 20:48:14 GMT)
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also \"the Guianas\'
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Note added at 10 hrs 43 mins (2004-11-11 20:49:29 GMT)
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The Guianas region comprises the countries of Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana ...
www.worldwildlife.org/ expeditions/rivers/sci_guianas.htm
Report from travel to the three Guyanas: map, pictures, information,
author: Wojciech Dabrowski. During colonial days there ...
www.kontynenty.tpi.pl/guyanas_en.htm
Travel to Guyanas - Technical travel information
Travel to French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. ...
www.amerikaventure.com/fiches_info/Guyanas.html
3 Guyanas Tour
Adventures. Many photos by. Site built by. 3 Guianas Tour. Day 1. ...
www.sbadventures.com/3_guyana_tour.htm
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Note added at 10 hrs 37 mins (2004-11-11 20:43:35 GMT)
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Surinam was formerly Dutch Guiana.
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Note added at 10 hrs 41 mins (2004-11-11 20:48:14 GMT)
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also \"the Guianas\'
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Note added at 10 hrs 43 mins (2004-11-11 20:49:29 GMT)
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The Guianas region comprises the countries of Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana ...
www.worldwildlife.org/ expeditions/rivers/sci_guianas.htm
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