AMERICAS

🇬🇫 French Guiana

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions
Advisory Level Level 1
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Last Updated Jan 16, 2025

About French Guiana

French Guiana

French Guiana, or Guyane in French, is an 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 and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km2 (32,000 sq mi) and a land area of 83,534 km2 (32,253 sq mi). As of January 2026, it is home to 298,554 people.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Cayenne
Population 292,354
Area 83,534 km²
Language French
Currency euro

Travel Advisory

Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions

Exercise normal precautions when traveling to this country.

Updated Jan 16, 2025

Currency & Economy

Currency
euro (EUR)

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Americas
Capital
Cayenne
Area
83,534 km²
Population
292,354
Timezone
UTC-03:00
Languages
French
Calling Code
+594
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
GF