General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Cayenne |
| Country | French Guiana |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.1% |
| Gdp | $3.4 billion |
| Size | 91,031 km² |
| Population | 298,680 |
| Population density | 3.3/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.2 |
| City population | 80.4% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 26∘C |
| Summer | 32∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 95.3% |
| Population with a college degree | 14.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 14.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 49 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 4.8/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Guyane Express |
| Main airport | Cayenne - Félix Eboué Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $NA |
| Cigarettes | $5.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $3 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $350/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $NA/10km |
| Petrol | $NA/l |
| Rental car | $NA/day |
| Public transportation | $NA/daypass |
| Bike rental | $NA/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 0% |
| Vat | 9% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 15.78/MBits |
| Tld | .gf |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 98% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 7:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.fr |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie des Trois Palétuviers |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 5/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bouillon d’awara | A thick soup made with awara fruit, fish, and vegetables | $5-10 |
| Colombo | A spicy stew made with chicken, pork, or fish, and vegetables | $10-15 |
| Féroce d’avocat | A mashed avocado dish served with salt cod or smoked herring | $5-10 |
| Poisson braisé | Grilled fish served with rice and vegetables | $10-15 |
| Riz gras | A rice dish cooked in coconut milk and served with meat or fish | $5-10 |
| Rougail | A spicy condiment made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers | $3-5 |
| Ti’punch | A traditional rum punch made with lime juice and sugar | $5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ti’ Punch | A traditional Caribbean cocktail made with white rum, lime juice, and cane sugar | $5-$7 |
| Planteur | A rum-based punch made with fruit juices, spices, and herbs | $6-$8 |
| Suze | A bitter liqueur made from gentian root | $7-$9 |
| Rhum arrangé | A macerated rum infused with fruits, spices, and herbs | $8-$10 |
| Bière Lorraine | A local beer brewed in French Guiana | $3-$5 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cayenne pepper | A hot pepper native to French Guiana | €5-10 |
| Rum | A distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane | €10-20 |
| Creole pottery | Handcrafted pottery with traditional designs | €20-50 |
| Gold jewelry | Jewelry made from gold mined in French Guiana | €50-100 |
| Hammocks | Traditional hammocks made from cotton or nylon | €20-50 |
| Wood carvings | Carvings made from local hardwoods | €30-100 |
| Paintings | Paintings depicting scenes from French Guiana | €50-200 |
| Textiles | Handwoven textiles with traditional patterns | €20-50 |
| Spices | A variety of spices grown in French Guiana | €5-10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of a new year |
| Carnival | February-March | A colorful and lively festival with parades, music, and dancing |
| Good Friday | March-April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Monday | March-April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors workers and their contributions to society |
| Ascension Day | May | Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Whit Monday | May-June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Bastille Day | July 14 | Commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a turning point in the French Revolution |
| Assumption Day | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Armistice Day | November 11 | Commemorates the end of World War I |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | France-Guyane |
| Online news | Guyaweb |
| Tv | Guyane 1ère |
| Radio | Radio Guyane |