French Guiana
Europe in the Amazon
Overview
An overseas department of France on South America's northeast coast, home to the Guiana Space Centre, dense Amazon rainforest, and a unique Franco-Creole culture.
Geographic Context
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Land Area
83,534 km²
Capital
Cayenne
Languages
French
Currencies
Euro (€)
At a Glance
Median Age
25.2 yrs