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Population

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇻🇪 Venezuela28,405,543

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

Surface area

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇻🇪 Venezuela912,050 km²

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

Population density

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇻🇪 Venezuela31.1 /km²

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

Nominal GDP

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇻🇪 Venezuela$119.80 billion · 2024

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

GDP per capita

🇬🇫 French GuianaNo data
🇻🇪 Venezuela$4,218 · 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

Caracas

Population

—

28,405,543

Surface area

—

912,050 km²

Population density

—

31.1 /km²

Nominal GDP

—

$119.80 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

—

$4,218 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Bolívar · VES · Bs

Nationality

French Guianese

Venezuelan

Phone code

+594

+58

Internet domain

.gf

.ve

ISO codes

GF / GUF

VE / VEN

Time zone

America/Cayenne

America/Caracas

Native name

Guyane française

Venezuela

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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 Venezuela

Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.

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French Guiana & Venezuela: 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 Venezuela?

The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.

What is the population of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a recorded population of approximately 28,405,543 people.

How big is Venezuela?

Venezuela covers an area of about 912,050 km².

What is the population density of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a population density of roughly 31.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $119.80 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,218.

What currency is used in Venezuela?

Venezuela uses the Bolívar (VES), with the symbol Bs.

Where is Venezuela located?

Venezuela is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Venezuela called?

People from Venezuela are referred to as Venezuelan.

What is the phone calling code for Venezuela?

The international dialing code for Venezuela is +58.

What is the internet domain for Venezuela?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Venezuela is .ve.

What time zone is Venezuela in?

Venezuela uses the America/Caracas time zone.

What is Venezuela known for?

Venezuela is a nation on the northern coast of South America, blessed with extraordinary natural wealth, from the world's largest proven oil reserves to the planet's highest waterfall. Its landscapes span Caribbean beaches, Andean peaks, vast plains and the otherworldly tabletop mountains of the Guiana Highlands. In recent years it has endured a severe economic and humanitarian crisis.