French Guiana

Overseas region of France · France

French Guiana is an overseas region of France, and part of the European Union, in South America. Its capital is Cayenne. About 290,000 people live there. It covers 83,534 km². It borders Brazil and Suriname.

French Guiana at a glance

Capital: Cayenne
Population: 290,000
Area: 83,534 km²
Density: 3 per km²
Official language: French
Currency: Euro
People: Guianan
Calling code: +594
Internet domain: .gf
Coast: Has a coastline

How French Guiana compares

Similar in size: United Arab Emirates (83,600 km²).
Similar population: Barbados (282,623).
The Euro is also used in 37 other places: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and 31 more.
French is also an official language in 31 other countries: Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada and 25 more.

The flag of French Guiana

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Its flag

78% right

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Countries that border French Guiana

French Guiana borders 2 countries: Brazil and Suriname.

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1. Which is the flag of French Guiana?
2. What is the capital of French Guiana?
3. Which of these borders French Guiana?

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Questions about French Guiana

Is French Guiana a country?

No. French Guiana is an overseas region of France, and part of the European Union. It is not one of the 195 countries.

What is the capital of French Guiana?

The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne.

Which countries border French Guiana?

French Guiana borders 2 countries: Brazil and Suriname.

How many countries border French Guiana?

2. French Guiana shares a land border with 2 countries.

How big is French Guiana?

French Guiana covers 83,534 km², about the same size as the United Arab Emirates (83,600 km²).

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