Cayenne is the capital city of French Guiana. It is situated at the north western end of the Île de Cayenne, an island formed by the estuaries of the Cayenne and Mahury rivers and has a population of around 50,000. Timber, rosewood essence, rum, and gold are exported in small quantities. Sugarcane and pineapple are grown around the city, and it has a pineapple cannery and a shrimp-processing plant.