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___ French GuianaGuiana (Guyane) was an overseas department of France and is now a French region (région), located at the central northern coast of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in north. Countries with international borders to French Guiana are Brazil and Suriname. With an area of 83,534 km², the country is about the size of Austria, or slightly larger than the U.S. state of South Carolina.This page aims to give you an overview of French Guiana's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this South American part of France, e.g.: official web sites of French Guiana, country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from French Guiana. ![]() |
![]() Ariane 5 ECA heavy-lift rocket starts from Europe’s Guiana Space Center in Kourou. |
French Guiana | Guyane |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Flag (official the Flag of France is used) - not recognized Flag of Guiana Background: Settled by the French in 1604, French Guiana was the site of notorious penal settlements until 1951. The European Space Agency launches its communication satellites from Kourou. border countries: Brazil, Suriname related countries: France |
![]() Official Name: Guyane short form: Guyane int'l long form: French Guiana ISO Country Code: gf Time: Local Time = UTC -3h Actual Time: Thu-Feb-13 04:19 Country Calling Code: +594 Capital City: Cayenne Other Cities: Saint-Laurent-of-Maroni, Kourou Government: Former French overseas département. Became a French region and was made part of France proper. Geography: Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname. Area: 83,534 km² Terrain: Low-lying coastal plains rising to hills and small mountains. Climate: Equatorial tropical; hot, humid; little seasonal temperature variation. People: Population: 250,000 (2014) Ethnic Groups: black or mulatto 66%, white 12%, East Indian, Chinese, Amerindian 12%, other 10% Religions: Roman Catholic Languages: French Literacy: 83% Natural resources: Bauxite, timber, gold (widely scattered), petroleum, kaolin, fish, niobium, tantalum, clay. Agriculture products: Corn, rice, manioc (tapioca), sugar, cocoa, vegetables, bananas; cattle, pigs, poultry. Industries: Construction, shrimp processing, forestry products, rum, gold mining. Currency: Euro (EUR) |
Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of French GuianaMinistère de l'Outre-MerOfficial site of the French Overseas Ministry (in French). Préfecture de Guyane The Prefecture of French Guiana with all sorts of information about French Guiana (in French). Conseil Régional de la Guyane Regional Council of French Guiana. Weather Meteo Antilles Weather forecast Antilles and French Guiana. Maps![]() Detailed Map of French Guiana. French Guiana - Vegetation Map of French Guiana's vegetation zones. ![]() Searchable map and satellite view of French Guiana. ![]() Searchable map and satellite view of French Guiana's capital city. ![]() Searchable map and satellite view of Kourou and the European Space Agency (ESA) Space Center. ![]() Reference map of South America. |
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News97320.comNews from Saint-Laurent du Maroni and French Guiana (in French). blada The little Journal of Kourou (in French). |
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Arts & CultureMusée des Cultures GuyanaiseMuseum of French Guiana culture (in French). Office Culturel de la Région Guyane The Culture Office needs an update (in French). Cimarrones Chroniques du Maroni (in French) Souzèv Kamalakuli Mato The International Festival of Storytellers (in French). |
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Business & EconomyFrench Guiana Chamber of Commerce Site with a huge amount of data on the French Guyanese economy. |
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Destination French Guiana - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover French Guiana: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Comité du Tourisme de Guyane Tourist Board of French Guiana. Guyane Guide A comprehensive guide to French Guiana with information on art, culture travel and tourism and more (in French). Terres de Guyane Portal site and online magazine for art, culture, tourism and more on French Guiana (in French). Cities 97320.com Portal site of Saint-Laurent du Maroni |
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EducationGuyane-éducation.orgA guide to education in French Guiana (in French) Académie de la Guyane Official site of the Academy (in French) Université des Antilles et de la Guyane Official site of the University (in French) |
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Environment & NatureIRDOfficial IRD site, with various scientific articles on French Guyanese flora and fauna. Silvolab-Guyane Scientific interest group for the research on the tropical humid forest ecosystem in French Guiana. Kwata Association for the study and conservation of French Guyanese fauna. Protected Environmental Zones A guide to nature zones of French Guiana. |
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HistoryA little HistoryVery brief History of French Guiana. Histoire Time line of the history of French Guiana (in French). |
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SpaceEuropean Space AgencyThe Ariane ground facilities in French Guiana. Arianespace European commercial launch service providing heavy-lift launchers to place large satellites into any orbit. Centre Spatial Guyanais Official site of the French Guyanese Space Center |
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SearchTerres de Guyane Index PageIndex of addresses of French Guinea. Additional Information on French GuianaBBC News Country Profile: French GuianaLANIC: French Guiana Open Directory Project: French Guiana Wikipedia: French Guiana |
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