Disputes - international:
claims area in French Guiana between Litani Rivier and Riviere Marouini (both headwaters of the Lawa); claims area in Guyana between New (Upper Courantyne) and Courantyne/Koetari [Kutari] Rivers (all headwaters of the Courantyne)
Illicit drugs:
transshipment point for South American drugs destined mostly for Europe
- See also : Suriname