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French GuianavsParaguay

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Population

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇵🇾 Paraguay6,929,153

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

Surface area

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇵🇾 Paraguay406,752 km²

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

Population density

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇵🇾 Paraguay17 /km²

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

Nominal GDP

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇵🇾 Paraguay$44.46 billion · 2024

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

GDP per capita

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇵🇾 Paraguay$6,416 · 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

Asuncion

Population

—

6,929,153

Surface area

—

406,752 km²

Population density

—

17 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$44.46 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

—

$6,416 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Paraguayan guarani · PYG · ₲

Nationality

French Guianese

Paraguayan

Phone code

+594

+595

Internet domain

.gf

.py

ISO codes

GF / GUF

PY / PRY

Time zone

America/Cayenne

America/Asuncion

Native name

Guyane française

Paraguay

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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 Paraguay

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage, Paraguay has a unique place in the continent's history.

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French Guiana & Paraguay: 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 Paraguay?

The capital of Paraguay is Asuncion.

What is the population of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a recorded population of approximately 6,929,153 people.

How big is Paraguay?

Paraguay covers an area of about 406,752 km².

What is the population density of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a population density of roughly 17 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $44.46 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,416.

What currency is used in Paraguay?

Paraguay uses the Paraguayan guarani (PYG), with the symbol ₲.

Where is Paraguay located?

Paraguay is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Paraguay called?

People from Paraguay are referred to as Paraguayan.

What is the phone calling code for Paraguay?

The international dialing code for Paraguay is +595.

What is the internet domain for Paraguay?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Paraguay is .py.

What time zone is Paraguay in?

Paraguay uses the America/Asuncion time zone.

What is Paraguay known for?

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America. It is bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. Known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage, Paraguay has a unique place in the continent's history.