French Guiana is a territory located in South America that borders the state of Amapá, cut by the equator and presents high temperatures. Since March 19, 1946, the region has figured as a French overseas department. This means that it is a territory subordinated to France, therefore, it is part of the European Union, even though it is in South America. The main trade relations occur almost exclusively with France, exporting, above all, timber and fish. The main city, and also the capital of French Guiana, is Cayenne.
Map of the territory of French Guiana.
With an area of 86. 504 Km2, slightly smaller than the state of Santa Catarina, has a population of 209 thousand inhabitants.
As French Guiana is part of the French Republic, the currency that circulates is the Euro. The main economic activities developed in the territory are animal extraction, through fishing, and mineral extraction.
The region's climate is mountain equatorial, with the possibility of perceiving seasonal variations in the year, in summer temperatures reach 30°C and in winter 25°C and the average annual precipitation is 1,200 mm.
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By Eduardo de Freitas
Graduated in Geography
Brazil School Team
countries - geography - Brazil School
