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French Guiana

INTRODUCTION

French Guiana, which is locally known as Guyana, is a French-speaking country located in South America. The small nation has vast amounts of coastline and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the North, but don’t expect sandy beaches and dips in the water. French Guiana consists mostly of unsettled wilderness and its beaches can be muddy and unsuitable for swimming. Don’t let this deter you from your visit. There are many attractions to see.

The currency in French Guiana is the Euro. French is the main language of the country, and there are three-star ranked hotels available.

HISTORY

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Climate: You will find a hot and humid climate thats generally all year round, great weather that wont trap you inside. January, February and mid-April to the end of June are the months for the rainy seasons.

Capital: Cayenne

Currency: Euro

Languages: French and Guyanese Creole

Time Zone: UTC-3

Power: 220 V, 50 Hz

ATTRACTIONS

Interesting cities and sites include:

Cayenne
Kourou

RESTAURANTS

NIGHTLIFE

LODGING

PERSONAL STORIES