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- French Guiana
French Guiana
On the north coast of South America, French Guiana is part of
the French Republic and visitors to this region can experience a
world of foreign cultures, sights and cuisine. The capital city of
French Guiana is Cayenne, a very picturesque holiday destination,
and the Center Spatial Guyanais (space centre) in the city of
Kourou is another popular attraction. French Guiana was originally
inhabited by indigenous Americans and settled by the French in the
17th century. Today it is administered by a French representative
based in Cayenne. As part of the European Union, the currency used
in French Guiana is the Euro, and the main industries are fishing,
gold mining and timber, while eco-tourism is a growing enterprise.
The French Guiana population of 221,500 is made up of various
ethnicities, the majority being Guianese Creole, Maroon, Amerindian
and French. Most people in French Guiana inhabit the coastal areas,
which are more developed. While French is the official language,
Creole is widely spoken. The main religion is Roman Catholic but
the Maroons and Amerindians have their own religions.
Information & Facts
Communications
The international access code for French Guiana is +594. The
outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g.
0044 for the United Kingdom).
Customs
Social mores and etiquette in French Guiana reflect its colonial
history. European values permeate French Guianese society, and
western travellers - if they ignore the heat - should feel just at
home as they would in one of the metropoles.
Duty Free
Visitors to French Guiana may import the following without
incurring duty: 1, 000 cigarettes, one bottle of liqour, and an
amount of perfume, film, and gifts reasonable for personal use.
Electricity
The electric current is 220 volts (50 Hz), and round
two- or three-prong plugs are used.
Health
A yellow fever vaccination is necessary when visiting French
Guiana.
Language
The official language is French, and Guianese Creole is
widely spoken.
Money
The French Guiana currency is the Euro (EUR).
Passport Visa
All visitors to French Guiana must hold an onward or return
ticket and valid travel documentation for their next destination;
as well as sufficient funds to cover their stay in the country, or
a lodging certificate. Schengen Visas are also valid for French
Guiana, provided they are endorsed "also valid for French Guiana."
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter French
Guiana. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at
least six months validity remaining after your intended date of
departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often
apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official
sources.
Time
The time zone in French Guiana is GMT -3.