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South America > French Guiana > People, Geography and History

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Location: French Guiana
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U.S. State Department Description

Country Description:   French Guiana is an overseas department of France.  It is a sparsely populated tropical area located on the northern coast of South America.  French is the predominant language; English is not widely spoken.  Tourist facilities are available, especially in the larger cities such as Cayenne and Kourou, but in some instances are not highly developed. Read the Department of State Background Note on France for additional information. ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS:  Passports are required for U.S. citizens entering French Guiana.  Visitors who arrive by land or on a commercial air carrier ... Read this Article

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