Hinduism is a minority religion in French Guiana, introduced and practiced mostly by the Indians in French Guiana, who are approximately 12,000 individuals.[1] As of 2010, Hinduism is followed by 1.6% of the population of French Guiana. [2]
History
The abolition of slavery by France in 1848 created a labour crisis in its three colonies (now overseas departments) in the Caribbean. French Guiana received labourers from Java[3] and India.[4] French Guiana received 19,276 indentured labourers from India.[5]
References
- ↑ Sarnami Hindi in French Guiana Ethnic People Profile(2021-04-06). Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ↑ Religions in French Guiana | PEW-GRF. www.globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ↑ Guide de voyage Sinnamary. Petit Fute. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Indentured Labour in European Colonies during the 19th Century. EHNE.
- ↑ EAST INDIAN IMMIGRATION, 1838-1917. www.landofsixpeoples.com(May 6, 2007). Retrieved 2021-04-06.