French Guiana is an overseas department and region of France located in South America, bordering Brazil to the east and south and Suriname to the west. It covers an area of 83,534 square kilometers and has a population of around 300,000 people. The country is known for its tropical rainforest, diverse wildlife, and rich history.
The official language spoken in French Guiana is French, which is also the official language of France. Other languages such as Creole and various indigenous languages are also spoken.
The primary currency used in French Guiana is the Euro (EUR), which is also the currency of France. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are available in most towns and cities.
The local time in French Guiana is GMT-3, making it three hours behind GMT in the UK. French Guiana does not observe daylight saving time.
There are no direct flights from the UK to French Guiana. The most common route is to fly from the UK to Paris, and then take a connecting flight to Cayenne, the capital city of French Guiana. The total flight time from the UK to Cayenne is approximately 10 to 12 hours, depending on the connecting flights. The main airport in French Guiana is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY), which is located approximately 13 kilometers south of Cayenne. The airport is served by several airlines and offers connections to other destinations in South America and the Caribbean. The address for the airport is Route de l’Aéroport, 97351 Matoury, French Guiana.