.gf General FAQ
French Guyana is an overseas region of France, located in the northeastern part of South America. It has a very low population density with an estimated population of approximately 217,000 people. The official language is French, but there are many other local languages and dialects spoken throughout the country.
French Guyana is considered part of the Eurozone as a result of being an integral part of France. Fishing is responsible for 75 percent of foreign cpr144449003101 exports, followed by gold mining and timber. The Guiana Space Center also contributes significantly to the economy which still relies heavily on subsidies from Mainland France.
