Bellevue is an Amerindian
Kalina
Kalina may refer to:
People
* Kalina people
The Kalina, also known as the Caribs or mainland Caribs and by several other names, are an Indigenous people native to the northern coastal areas of South America. Today, the Kalina live largely in ...
village in the
commune of
Iracoubo
Iracoubo (; ) is a commune on the coast of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France, located in South America.
Geography
The settlement of Iracoubo, seat of the commune, is located between the settlement of Sinnamary and th ...
,
French Guiana
French Guiana, or Guyane in French, is an Overseas departments and regions of France, overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west ...
.
Overview
Bellevue is an
Amerindian
In the Americas, Indigenous peoples comprise the two continents' pre-Columbian inhabitants, as well as the ethnic groups that identify with them in the 15th century, as well as the ethnic groups that identify with the pre-Columbian population of ...
village on
Route nationale 1
The Route nationale 1 is a trunk road (Route Nationale (France), nationale) in France between Paris and Calais. It is approximately long.
Reclassification
The majority of the original road has been superseded by the A16 autoroute. As a result, ...
, approximately eight kilometres away from Iracoubo. Its inhabitants were originally residing in Grosse Roche, situated by
the Atlantic Ocean. However, in the 1950s, they were resettled in Bellevue.
While the village hosts a couple of shops, the closest accommodations can be found in
Iracoubo
Iracoubo (; ) is a commune on the coast of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France, located in South America.
Geography
The settlement of Iracoubo, seat of the commune, is located between the settlement of Sinnamary and th ...
. The village has a school.
The
Kali'nas (also known as Galibis), residing in Bellevue, continue to uphold some of their traditional practices (fishing, danses).
Tourism office of Iracoubo
In 1997, Cécile Kouyouri made history by becoming first female Amerindian
In the Americas, Indigenous peoples comprise the two continents' pre-Columbian inhabitants, as well as the ethnic groups that identify with them in the 15th century, as well as the ethnic groups that identify with the pre-Columbian population of ...
chief in French Guiana.
References
External links
Pictures of Bellevue
Indigenous villages in French Guiana
Iracoubo
Villages in French Guiana
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