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Guyiàn

Guyane Population: 178'000

Capital: Cayenne

Area: 83'534 sq km (32'253 sq miles)

Major languages: French (official), Creole

Major religion: Christianity

Life expectancy: 72 years (men), 78 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: euro

Main exports: Timber, fish, gold

Internet domain: .gf

Intern. dialling code: +594

Head of state : (French) President Jacques Chirac.

An appointed prefect represents Paris . Two elected councils - the Conseil General and the Conseil Regional - exercise power locally. The territory sends elected representatives to the French National Assembly and to the Senate.

The press

  • La Presse de Guyane - daily
  • France-Guyane - daily

Television

Radio

Cayenne

Vue de Cayenne. Source