Is French Guiana still part of France?

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. Demonstrators, led by a masked group known as the 500 Brothers, have been fighting for $2.5bn (£2bn) in aid.

Is French Guiana rich or poor?

Guiana is rich in natural resources, including gold, offshore oil and France’s largest forest. But its economy is moribund. It is dependent on imports from mainland France and Europe. In 2015 it exported €138.6m ($148.4m) worth of goods, compared with €1.2bn of imports.

Is it safe to visit French Guiana?

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.

Why is French Guiana still French?

During World War II and the fall of France to Nazi German forces, French Guiana became part of Vichy France. Guiana officially rallied to Free France on 16 March 1943. It abandoned its colony status and once again became a French department on 19 March 1946.

Do they speak French in Guyana?

French is the official language of French Guiana and is spoken by the majority of the population of the country.

Can EU citizens live in French Guiana?

EU citizens have the same rights in French Guiana as they have in France, meaning an EU citizen is authorized to travel to and from French Guiana freely, and can also stay there indefinitely. The rest of the nationalities on the visa-exempt list can stay for 3 to 6 months without a visa.

What language does French Guiana speak?

The principal languages spoken are French (official); Guianese Creole French; several indigenous languages, including Wayampi, Carib, and Emerillon; and the various languages of the immigrant communities.

What language is spoken in French Guiana?

What language does Guyana speak?

EnglishGuyana / Official languageEnglish is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, originally spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. Wikipedia

Why does France keep Guyana?

The tropical climate made Guiana unsuitable for Europeans to colonize. The French concentrated their efforts on islands in the Caribbean. The French also laid a light hand on mainland of Guiana.

What kind of food do they eat in Guyana?

Root vegetables like cassava and sweet potatoes are staples of the country’s diet. Seafood is also a major part of Guyanese cuisine as are fresh fruits. Green seasoning, a combination of herbs, onions, hot peppers and garlic are used to flavour many of Guyana’s dishes.