Location
- The Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean are near bodies of water.
- French Guiana is located at 4 degrees North and 53 degrees West.
- French Guiana is bordered by Brazil and Suriname.
Climate & Planning For A Visit
- Tropical; hot and humid.
- In Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, the lowest temperature recorded throughout the year was 72 and the highest recorded temperature was 90.
- I, personally would take a trip to French Guiana in the Spring time so that it is not too hot.
- You should plan to wear shorts and short sleeve shirts during your visit because of the warm weather.
- The weather on March 7th at 11:40 A.M. was 86 degrees and 63% humidity.
Plants
Picasa Plant
Some plants found in French Guiana are:
There are over 151 plant species in French Guiana.
- Picasa (leafy plant)
- Pterophyta (ferns)
- Chiron
- Sentier Tresor
- Degranvillea
There are over 151 plant species in French Guiana.
Land & Water
French Guyana Coastline
- Low-lying coastal plains rising to hills and small mountains.
- French Guiana covers 34,750 square miles, about the same size as Indiana.
- French Guiana has about 235 miles of coastline.
Physical Landmarks
La Mere
Islands: De Cayenne and La Mere
Mountains: Mt. Bellevue de' Inini, Massif Tabulatre, and Mt. Cottica
Rivers: Maroni, Mana, Sinnemary, and Oyapock
Mountains: Mt. Bellevue de' Inini, Massif Tabulatre, and Mt. Cottica
Rivers: Maroni, Mana, Sinnemary, and Oyapock
Animals
Cayenne Nightjar
Some Animals that are found in French Guiana are:
- One Lined Worm Snake
- The Snub-Nose Snake Eel
- Cayenne Nightjar
- Hawk Moth
- Stub-Foot Frogs