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First settled by the French in 1604, French Guiana was the site of notorious penal settlements until 1951. The European Space Agency launches its communication satellites from Kourou.
Brazil 730.4 km, Suriname 510 km |
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199,509 |
$8,297.80 per capita |
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Alternative names:
French Guiana, Department of Guiana, , Guyane |
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