AMERICAS

GF flag French Guiana

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions
Population 292,354
Advisory Level 1
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 23, 2026
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About French GuianaOverview, geography, and key facts
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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.

Capital Cayenne
Population 292,354
Area 83,534 km²
Languages French
Currency euro (EUR)
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
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Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

Exercise normal precautions when traveling to this country.

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