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Population

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇬🇾 Guyana831,087

Population data is unavailable for French Guiana, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇬🇾 Guyana214,970 km²

Surface area data is unavailable for French Guiana, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇬🇾 Guyana3.9 /km²

Population density data is unavailable for French Guiana, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇬🇾 Guyana$24.66 billion · 2024

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for French Guiana, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇬🇾 Guyana$29,675 · 2024

GDP per capita data is unavailable for French Guiana, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

Cayenne

Georgetown

Population

—

831,087

Surface area

—

214,970 km²

Population density

—

3.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$24.66 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

—

$29,675 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Guyanese dollar · GYD · $

Nationality

French Guianese

Guyanese

Phone code

+594

+592

Internet domain

.gf

.gy

ISO codes

GF / GUF

GY / GUY

Time zone

America/Cayenne

America/Guyana

Native name

Guyane française

Guyana

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About French Guiana

French Guiana, an overseas department of France nestled on the northeastern coast of South America, blends European governance with Amazonian wilderness, offering visitors a unique glimpse of tropical biodiversity framed by a French administrative backdrop.

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About Guyana

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.

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French Guiana & Guyana: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of French Guiana?

The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne.

What currency is used in French Guiana?

French Guiana uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is French Guiana located?

French Guiana is located in South America, Americas.

What is the native name of French Guiana?

The native name of French Guiana is Guyane française.

What are people from French Guiana called?

People from French Guiana are referred to as French Guianese.

What is the phone calling code for French Guiana?

The international dialing code for French Guiana is +594.

What is the internet domain for French Guiana?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for French Guiana is .gf.

What time zone is French Guiana in?

French Guiana uses the America/Cayenne time zone.

What is French Guiana known for?

French Guiana, an overseas department of France nestled on the northeastern coast of South America, blends European governance with Amazonian wilderness, offering visitors a unique glimpse of tropical biodiversity framed by a French administrative backdrop.

What is the capital of Guyana?

The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.

What is the population of Guyana?

Guyana has a recorded population of approximately 831,087 people.

How big is Guyana?

Guyana covers an area of about 214,970 km².

What is the population density of Guyana?

Guyana has a population density of roughly 3.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Guyana?

Guyana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $24.66 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Guyana?

Guyana has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,675.

What currency is used in Guyana?

Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD), with the symbol $.

Where is Guyana located?

Guyana is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Guyana called?

People from Guyana are referred to as Guyanese.

What is the phone calling code for Guyana?

The international dialing code for Guyana is +592.

What is the internet domain for Guyana?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guyana is .gy.

What time zone is Guyana in?

Guyana uses the America/Guyana time zone.

What is Guyana known for?

Guyana, the emerald of the Guianas, blends lush rainforests, winding rivers, and vibrant multicultural heritage into a tableau of natural beauty and spirited tradition.