French Guiana

[ gee-an-uh, gee-ah-nuh ]

noun

1. an overseas department of France, on the NE coast of South America: formerly a French colony. 35,135 sq. mi. (91,000 sq. km). : Cayenne.

French Guiana

noun

1. a French overseas region in NE South America, on the Atlantic: colonized by the French in about 1637; tropical forests. Capital: Cayenne. Pop: 229 000 (2009 est). Area: about 91 000 sq km (23 000 sq miles)

Other Words From

• French Guianese French Guianan adjective noun

Example Sentences

The discovery was made through the DNA analysis of pollen attached to butterflies found in French Guiana in South America, that was found to have originated in Africa.

From Slate

Riding the waves of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean, it will be in French Guiana on June 9 before hitting New Caledonia on June 11.

From Seattle Times

That was essentially his audition, and as soon as his term with Ailey II ended, he moved up, fulfilling the dream that had drawn him from his home in French Guiana.

From New York Times

After all, the two species appear to coexist in French Guiana, even as close as being found on opposite riverbanks, says Fry.

From National Geographic

ESA's XMM-Newton observatory was launched in December 1999 from Kourou, French Guiana.

From Science Daily