French Guiana

Be aware that the serious crime rate has recently risen sharply. Sensible precautions to limit your vulnerability should be taken. Local militia groups, weapons (various), vehicle security, personal security, checkpoints, robberies, general travel, navigation, off road driving, building / office security, hot weather injuries, personal hygiene, sanitation / sterilisation, clothing & equipment, emergency first aid, helicopter safety, cultures / customs, communications, emergency shelters.

Use bottled water.

Low-lying coastal plains rising to hills and small mountains.

Tropical; hot, humid; little seasonal temperature variation.

High frequency of heavy showers and severe thunderstorms; flooding.