The economy is tied closely to that of France through subsidies and imports. The large reserves of tropical hardwoods, not fully exploited, support an expanding sawmill industry that provides sawn logs for export. Cultivation of crops is limited to the coastal area, where the population is largely concentrated. French Guiana is heavily dependent on imports of food and energy.
Unemployment is a serious problem, particularly among younger workers.
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