Highly subsidized by Mother France, it boasts the highest standard of living of any country in South America, and where the European Space Agency launches its communication satellites. Located on the northeast coast of South America, French Guiana is roughly the same size as Ireland or the US state of Indiana. It borders Brazil in the east and south, the Atlantic in the north and Suriname to the west.
Area: 91,250 sq km
Population: 182,400
Capital:Cayenne
People: 70% Creole (African/Afro-European descent), 10% European, 8% Asian, 8% Brazilian, 4% Amerindian
Language: French
Religion: Predominantly Catholic
Government: Overseas department of France
GDP: US$1 billion
Major Industries: Shrimp, forest products, mining, and satellite launching.
Major Trading Partners: EU, France and Germany
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