THE BRAZILIAN GUIANA, FROM THE PERIPHERY TO THE CENTER

ABSTRACT In spite of its similarities with Northern neighbours, the Brazilian Far North was not perceived as belonging to this unit, but often as a remote periphery, given up or left in reserve. But the recent changes, in particular the opening of new roads towards toward the north, part of a new development policy, quickly changes the area and, while introducing strong internal differences there and integrates it more closely with the Guyanas.