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French Guiana geography facts

French Guiana is a country or territory in South America. Its capital is Cayenne, and its currency is Euro.

Official name
Guiana
Capital
Cayenne
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Currency
Euro
Languages
French
Land neighbours
Brazil, Suriname
Area
83,534 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+594
Internet domain
.gf

Quick answers about French Guiana

What is the capital of French Guiana?

The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne.

What currency is used in French Guiana?

French Guiana uses Euro.

Where is French Guiana?

French Guiana is in South America, within Americas.

What languages are spoken in French Guiana?

The reference languages listed for French Guiana are French.

Which countries border French Guiana?

French Guiana shares listed land borders with Brazil, Suriname.

Is French Guiana landlocked?

No. French Guiana is not landlocked.

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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