Geographical Setting
Location: overseas department of France,
situated on the northeastern coast of South America. It is bounded on the north by the
Atlantic Ocean, on the east and south by Brazil, and on the west by Suriname.
Official Name: French Guiana
Land area (km2): 90.000
Coastline (km): 375.84
Capital: Cayenne
Population
Number (hab.): 141.000 (1994)
Capital (hab.): 41.659
Density (hab./km2): 1.6 (1994)
Language: French |
Economy
Currency: The French Franc
Gross National Product: US$ 187millions (1993)
Exchange Rate: 5.727 francs = 1 US$
Fisheries: Fishing is of growing importance; the catch is largely
shrimp, which is exported .
Maritime Transport and Harbors: The main port is Cayenne.
Tourism: The annual tourist arrivals are 159.000.
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