french-guiana

French Guiana Travel Guide

French Overseas Department

Trek Zone
80°F
Tuesday
80°F
Wednesday

Tourist season

Are January and February good months to visit French Guiana?

1

January

Off
season

2

February

Shoulder
season

Did you know?

The surface area of French Guiana is 32.4 thous. mi², which puts the territory in position number 117 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

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The distance between Cayenne (GF) and Washington D.C. (US) is 2809 miles

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Cayenne
Cayenne
Remire-Montjoly
Kourou
Matoury
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
2809
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in French Guiana on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

21 April 2025• Easter Monday

1 May 2025• Labour Day

Currency

Euro (EUR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 EUR
Rate
Inversion
GBP
0.83928
1.19149
USD
1.02457
0.97602
Update: 13 Jan 2025

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to French Guiana

Map
Distance matrix
MilesCayenneSaint-Laurent-du-MaroniKourouSaint-Georges
Cayenne-1232781
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni123-98190
Kourou2798-105
Saint-Georges81190105-

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

178 / 231
Ranking
298 682
black or mulatto 66%, white 12%, East Indian, Chinese, Amerindian 12%, other 10%

Area

117 / 230
Ranking
32.4 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

78 / 196
Ranking
77.3
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 73.8women 80.8

Literacy

77 / 131
Ranking
83%
Ability to read, write and count.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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