Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela.
Originally a Dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 Guyana had become a British possession. The abolition of slavery led to former slaves settling ...
Longitude: -59
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Guyana:
4,218.459 km
Terrain:
Mostly rolling highlands; low coastal plain; savanna in south.
Natural Resources:
Bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish.
Industries:
Bauxite, sugar, rice milling, timber, textiles, gold mining.
Population: 794,099
Population is heavily concentrated in the northeast in and around Georgetown, with noteable concentrations along the Berbice River to the east; the remainder of the country is sparsely populated.
Area: 214,969 km2
slightly smaller than Idaho; almost twice the size of Tennessee
The third-smallest country in South America after Suriname and Uruguay; substantial portions of its western and eastern territories are claimed by Venezuela and Suriname respectively; contains some of the largest unspoiled rainforests on the continent.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| GYD | Guyanese dollar | $ |
Capital City: Georgetown
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:42 am (GMT-04:00)
The flag of Guyana has a green field with two isosceles triangles which share a common base on the hoist end. The smaller black-edged red triangle spanning half the width of the field is superimposed on the larger white-edged yellow triangle which spans the full width of the field.
Bordering Countries
Guyana is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Guyana
You're in for a treat! Guyana is a fascinating place to explore, especially from September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich biodiversity and wildlife
- Beautiful landscapes from rainforests to coastlines
- Unique cultural heritage and history
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- 4HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Guyanese cuisine features rice, cassava, and fish.
- Popular dishes include pepperpot and curry chicken.
- Fresh tropical fruits and spices are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Kaieteur Falls
- Explore the capital, Georgetown
- See the Iwokrama Forest
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