Overview
French Guiana is a country in South America, with its capital at Cayenne.
Key facts
| Country | French Guiana |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR |
About the country
French Guiana is a country in South America.
The capital city is Cayenne.
Practical information
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is French.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in French Guiana by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in French Guiana
Among the places worth a look in French Guiana are Cayenne, Matoury, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Rémire-Montjoly and Kourou — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to French Guiana usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in French Guiana
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Getting around French Guiana
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.