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French Guiana (/ ɡ i ˈ ɑː n ə / or / ɡ i ˈ æ n ə /; French: Guyane, ⓘ; French Guianese Creole: Lagwiyann or Gwiyann, [la.ɡwi.jãn]) is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies.
French Guiana, overseas territorial collectivity of France, situated on the northeastern coast of South America. French Guiana is bounded by Brazil to the south and east, Suriname to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast. The capital is Cayenne.
2 days ago · French Guiana is an overseas department of France. It is a sparsely populated tropical area located on the northeast coast of South America. French is the predominant language; English is not widely spoken.
Dec 16, 2023 · French Guiana is not an independent nation but rather an overseas possession of the French. Its relatively large land area actually makes it France’s 2 nd largest region. French Guiana shares a border with both Brazil to the south and east and with Suriname to the west.
French Guiana became an overseas département of France on 19 March 1946. The infamous penal colonies, including Devil's Island, were gradually phased out and then formally closed in 1951.
Jun 2, 2023 · FRENCH GUIANA: FACTS. Capital: Cayenne. Area: 83,846 sq km. Population: 294,400. Languages: French, Guianese Creole French, also Wayampi, Carib, Emerillon. Life expectancy: 72 years (men) 80...
The Guianas, region of South America, located on the continent’s north-central coast and covering an area of about 181,000 square miles (468,800 square km). It includes the independent nations of Guyana and Suriname and French Guiana, an overseas département of France.
