French Guiana

Flag Description The flag of france is used. Currency The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.64 euros. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Northern south america, bordering the north atlantic ocean, between brazil and suriname. Climate Tropical; hot, humid; little seasonal temperature variation. Terrain Low-lying coastal plains rising to hills and small mountains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Bellevue de l'Inini 851 m.

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French Guiana

This is a map of French Guiana. The map illustrates the location of Cayenne and its proximity to Kourou, Saul, Saint-Georges, and the North Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Suriname / Brazil

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