evidence: French Guiana (Guyane), an overseas territorial collectivity of France, is located on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. Almost the entire territory is covered by rainforest, and its many large rivers and streams constitute the only natural means of penetration into the interior. [...] An overseas territorial collectivity of France, French Guiana's capital is Cayenne. It is part of the region known as "The Guianas," which includes Guyana and Suriname. With a land area of 83,534 sq km (32,253 sq mi), it is mainland South America's smallest country or territory. [...] Numerous protected areas, such as national parks, nature reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries, cover a significant portion of the land and marine territory. Key among them are the Guiana Amazonian Park (Parc Amazonien de Guyane) and the Maroni River Nature Reserve.