French Guiana, South America
This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 21 April 2025.
French Guiana is a country on the Latin America and the Caribbean located in the South America sub‑region of the Americas continent.
| French Guiana is located in | Latin America and the Caribbean South America Americas Continent |
| French Guiana population | 303 402 inhabitants (2023 UN data) |
| French Guiana Area | 91 000 Km2 ( 56 545 sq mi) |
| French Guiana Capital city | Cayenne |
| Neighbouring countries | Suriname, Brazil. |
| French Guiana Climate | tropical, but moderate |
| Most predominant religion | Roman Catholic |
| Second most predominant religion | Indigenous |
| Currency name & code | Euro (EUR) |
| Internet ccTLD | .gf |
| French Guiana calling code | 594 |
French Guiana administrative divisions
- 5 administrative subdivisions: Iles Australes (Austral Islands),
- Iles du Vent (Windward Islands),
- Iles Marquises (Marquesas Islands),
- Iles Sous-le-Vent (Leeward Islands),
- Iles Tuamotu-Gambier;
- note - the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands together make up the Society Islands (Iles de la Societe)
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