French Guiana

Maps and statistics of French Guiana

French Guiana is an overseas department of France located on the northeastern coast of South America. Bordered by Brazil to the south and east, and Suriname to the west, it is not part of continental France. The capital is Cayenne, serving as the largest city and administrative center. French Guiana is known for its rich biodiversity, part of the Amazon rainforest, and is home to the Guiana Space Centre, a major European spaceport. The official language is French, and the currency used is the Euro.