What if French Guiana defected to the US?

This would be disasterous for French Guiana, which is why there's no serious movement for complete independence there. It's also unlikely. People ask this question ... This means that its people have the highest standard of living on the South American continent. read more

But, one thing to note is that French Guiana, along with the northeastern coast of South America, is not a very hospitable zone. During the conquest of the Western Hemisphere, a number of European powers surveyed the coast, and attempted some settlements. read more

In 2016, the GDP of French Guiana at market exchange rates was US$4.86 billion (€4.39 billion), ranking as the largest economy in the Guianas, and the 11th largest in South America. French Guiana is heavily dependent on mainland France for subsidies, trade, and goods. read more