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French Guiana

French Guiana is a territory in South America, covering about 83,534 kmΒ² (32,253 sq mi). Its capital is Cayenne. It shares a land border with Brazil and Suriname.

Capital
Cayenne
Continent
South America
Region
South America
Area
83,534 kmΒ²
Language
French
Currency
Euro
Calling code
+594
Internet domain
.gf
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Where French Guiana is on the world map.

Countries bordering French Guiana

Does French Guiana count as a country?

Not toward the 195. French Guiana is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".

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