The country's principal mineral commodities are
gold, sand, clays, cement, crushed stone, tantalum, niobium and petroleum
. Gold is the country's major export commodity and is widely mined. The country's mineral sector has shifted its focus to gold and petroleum exploration during recent years.
What natural resources are found in French Guiana?
French Guiana also has substantial resources (
gold, iron, bauxite and diamonds
) as well as major ecological treasures: the Amazon rainforest covers 95% of its surface area, i.e. over eight million hectares. Seafood-related trade puts Cayenne in fourth place for French fishing ports.
What does French Guiana produce?
| Statistics | Main industries construction, space exploration, shrimp processing, forestry products, rum, gold mining | External | Exports US$1,501 million (in 2006) |
|---|
Is there gold in French Guiana?
The Guiana tectonic plate stretches from Brazil through French Guiana and into Suriname. It is rich in minerals,
especially gold
. And it has been a pull for small-time prospectors since the 1850s. But the rise in the price of gold in recent years has seen a mini gold rush.
Where is gold found in French Guiana?
[7]. The 4.8 million ounce of Montagne d'Or gold deposit is located in
north-west French Guiana
, 180 kilometers west of the capital, Cayenne, and 80 kilometres south of the department capital, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
How wealthy is French Guiana?
In 2019, the GDP of French Guiana at market exchange rates was
US$4.87 billion (€4.35 billion)
, ranking as the 2nd largest economy in the Guianas after Guyana (which discovered large oil fields in 2015 and 2018), and the 12th largest in South America.
Is French Guiana safe?
Crime levels are low, but serious crime does occur in French Guiana. Avoid isolated areas including beaches, particularly after dark. Do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery with you. Leave valuables and travel documents in safety deposit boxes and hotel safes.
What is another name for French Guiana?
| Guiana | Guyane | Area 83,533.9 km2 (32,253 sq mi) | Population 252,338 (2014) | Density 3 /km2 (8 /sq mi) |
|---|
Does French Guiana have a capital?
French Guiana is bounded by Brazil to the south and east, Suriname to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast. The
capital is Cayenne
.
What is the French Guiana known for?
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.
Who is a famous person from French Guiana?
Notable People
Florent Malouda
, French international football player. Henri Charriere, an escaped French convict, imprisoned in and around French Guiana from 1933 to 1945. Malia Metella, French swimmer, SC European Championships 2004: 1st 100m free. Bernard Lama, former French international football player.
Are people in French Guiana poor?
French Guiana's structural problems have fueled societal discontent and crime. Guyane is the second poorest of France's five overseas departments, with an unemployment rate of over 20 percent (over 30 percent for youth) and
around 40 percent of the population living in poverty
.
Can I live in French Guiana?
Citizens of most other countries can stay in French Guiana without a visa for 90 days
. French Guiana's economy is connected to that of France with both subsidies and imports, and to the French Space Centre established in Kurou in 1965.
Does France Own Guyana?
The territory has regained control of its space station (more on that later) but anger there is not going away. Despite being in South America,
French Guiana remains part of France
and has been paralysed by protests against a lack of investment from the mainland.
Do I need a visa for French Guiana?
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
You may enter French Guiana for
up to 90 days for tourist and business purposes without
a visa. Immigration officers may request evidence of travel or health insurance upon entry to French Guiana.
Do Guyanese need visa for France?
France schengen visa from Guyana
Most visitors from Guyana
will not be allowed to travel to France
. You are required to have mandatory quarantine. Find travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements to travel France.
