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Country Facts:
France vs. French Guiana

Learn about the similarities and differences between France and French Guiana by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

France vs. French Guiana - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of French Guiana is 32 373 mi². This means that the area of France is 549% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
32 373 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while French Guiana has a coastline of 234.9 mi.

3 015.5 mi
234.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in French Guiana is Cayenne, where the population is 55 198.

2 241 350 ppl
55 198 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in French Guiana is Bellevue de l'Inini, which rises to a height of 2 792 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
2 792 ft
Bellevue de l'Inini

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in French Guiana the highest temperature was 102.2°F and was recorded in Regina.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
102.2°F
Regina

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in French Guiana, the lowest temperature was 58.6°F and was recorded in Saul.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
58.6°F
Saul

Society

France vs. French Guiana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while French Guiana is home to 298 682 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
298 682 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 77.3 years in French Guiana.

82.4 years
77.3 years

Average age

41.7 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 0% in French Guiana.

0.33%
0%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in France and 83.0% in French Guiana.

99.0%
83.0%

Language

In France, the main language is French, and in French Guiana the primary language is French.

french
french

Religion

In France, the main religion is Christianity; in French Guiana, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194
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Currency

France: Euro (EUR). French Guiana: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in French Guiana: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

France has right-hand traffic, French Guiana has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: France - June, July, August; French Guiana - September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B307 PLN - 363 PLN
T526 PLN - 692 PLN
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