Guyana

South America · Georgetown

Guyana is a coastal country in South America with a population of 786,559 and an area of 214,969 km². Its capital is Georgetown, English is the official language, and it is a republic. Guyana is a member of the Commonwealth.

Key facts

Continent South America

Capital Georgetown

Population 786,559

Area 214,969 km²

Language English

Religion Christianity

Government Republic

Currency Guyanese Dollar

GDP/capita $8100

Independence 1966

Geography

Oceans / Seas Atlantic

Rivers Amazon

Borders Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname

History & Culture

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Rice, Sugarcane

Minerals Gold, Bauxite, Diamonds

Memberships

🎯 How to identify Guyana in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down Guyana efficiently:

Is the country located in South America? ✅ Yes

Is the country an island nation? ❌ No

Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ❌ No

Does the country have a coastline? ✅ Yes

Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No

Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ✅ Yes

Is the country a member of Commonwealth? ✅ Yes

Is the country crossed by the Amazon river? ✅ Yes

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