Situated in South America, French Guiana 🇬🇫 (officially Guiana) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 300,000 and a total area of 83,534 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered French Guiana through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Cayenne, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is French Guiana located?
French Guiana lies in South America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 83,534 square kilometres, it ranks 118th in the world by total area.
French Guiana has a coastline as well as land borders with Brazil and Suriname — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Cayenne serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else French Guiana has to offer.
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Who lives in French Guiana?
French Guiana is home to approximately 300,000 residents — the 184th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Guianans.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, French Guiana rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for French Guiana is +594. Websites from the country typically use the .gf internet domain.
If French Guiana came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Cayenne) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
French Guiana shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about French Guiana
- French Guiana's flag emoji is 🇬🇫 — its two-letter country code is GF and its three-letter code is GUF.
- French Guiana covers 83,534 km², ranking 118th in the world by area.
- With about 300,000 people, French Guiana holds the 184th spot in the world population ranking.
- French Guiana is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- French Guiana shares borders with 2 countries.
French Guiana — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of French Guiana?
- The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne.
- What is the population of French Guiana?
- French Guiana has a population of approximately 300,000 people, ranking 184th in the world.
- Where is French Guiana located?
- French Guiana is located in South America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in French Guiana?
- The main language spoken in French Guiana is French.
- What currency is used in French Guiana?
- French Guiana uses the Euro (EUR).
