The rare city in the far north of Brazil that directly borders Europe, just by crossing a bridge

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 07/05/2026 at 09:18

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Amapá city has a rare position in Brazil by sharing a direct land border with French Guiana, a French territory in South America and part of the European Union, with a connection via the Binational Bridge

The Binational Bridge is the symbol of the direct connection between Oiapoque, in Amapá, and Saint-Georges-de-l’Oyapock, in French Guiana. The Brazilian city, with 27,482 inhabitants according to the 2022 Census, holds a rare position on the border with French territory.

A Brazilian city facing the European Union

Oiapoque has an unusual geographical characteristic in Brazil: it shares a direct land border with French Guiana, an overseas territory of France and part of the European Union.

On the other side of the Oiapoque River is Saint-Georges-de-l’Oyapock, a French municipality located in South America.

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Binational Bridge brings the two sides closer

The Franco-Brazilian Binational Bridge, built over the Oiapoque River, represents the connection between the two territories. The crossing reduces the separation created by the river and strengthens the bond between Brazil and France.

The connection, however, operates within migratory rules, inspection, and cooperation between Brazilian and French authorities. Circulation depends on this control in the border routine.

Impact on trade and services

Oiapoque’s position influences trade, services, and daily movement in the region. The presence of the border creates a unique dynamic for those who live, work, or cross between the two sides.

Routine marked by the border

With 27,482 inhabitants, the Amapá municipality lives with a rare reality in the country. The Binational Bridge has made Oiapoque a strategic point between Brazil, France, and the European Union.

With information from Diário do Centro do Mundo.

The rare city in the far north of Brazil that directly borders Europe, just by crossing a bridge

Amapá city has a rare position in Brazil by sharing a direct land border with French Guiana, a French territory in South America and part of the European Union, with a connection via the Binational Bridge

A Brazilian city facing the European Union

Binational Bridge brings the two sides closer

Impact on trade and services

Routine marked by the border

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