French Guiana

SHORT INFORMATION

Healthcare in French Guiana

France is responsible for general public health, but the competencies specifically pertaining to health are divided between the State level and the local administrative units, which draw up and implement local health policies, undertake health surveillance, and participate in policy development for public and private hospitals, human resources development, and the organisation of networks of health professionals.

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of French Guiana

Officially name: French Guiana

Capital: Cayenne

Official language: French

Government: President

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture Of French Guiana

The culture of French Guiana, is very similar to that of the English speaking Caribbean, so much so that Guyana is considered a Caribbean Nation. Guyana shares similar interests with the islands of the West Indies.