Guyana — Country Facts & Profile
South America, Americas
Georgetown is the capital of Guyana, a country in South America with 772,975 inhabitants across 214,969 km². The national currency is the Guyanese dollar ($ GYD). The official language is English.
Essential Facts
Economic Data
Guyana has a GDP per capita of $29,675, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Climate & Cost
Key indicators for visiting or living in Guyana.
Land & Location
Guyana is located in South America at coordinates 5.00°N, 59.00°W. It shares borders with 3 countries. Total land area: 214,969 km² (83,000 mi²). Population density: 4 people per km². The highest point is Mount Roraima at 2,810 m.
Infrastructure Highlights
Notable infrastructure highlights in Guyana, including Providence Stadium with a capacity of 20,000 seats.
20,000 seats
Parks & Wildlife
Guyana has 1 zoo and 1 botanical garden.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Crime & Safety
Guyana has a safety index of 43 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
Cities Across Guyana
Regional Breakdown
Demerara-Mahaica
1 cities · 235,017 people
Largest: Georgetown
East Berbice-Corentyne
4 cities · 60,284 people
Largest: New Amsterdam
Upper Demerara-Berbice
1 cities · 44,690 people
Largest: Linden
Pomeroon-Supenaam
1 cities · 12,448 people
Largest: Anna Regina
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
2 cities · 11,359 people
Largest: Tuschen
Cuyuni-Mazaruni
1 cities · 11,157 people
Largest: Bartica
Mahaica-Berbice
2 cities · 5,900 people
Largest: Rosignol
Potaro-Siparuni
1 cities · 4,200 people
Largest: Mahdia
Barima-Waini
1 cities · 717 people
Largest: Mabaruma
Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
1 cities · 716 people
Largest: Lethem
Frequently Asked Questions about Guyana
- What is the capital of Guyana?
- The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
- What is the population of Guyana?
- Guyana has a population of approximately 772,975 people.
- What continent is Guyana in?
- Guyana is located in South America, in the South America subregion.
- Where is Guyana located?
- Guyana is located in South America, South America, at coordinates 5.0°N, 59.0°W.
- What currency does Guyana use?
- Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar ($ GYD).
- What is the capital and currency of Guyana?
- The capital of Guyana is Georgetown and the currency is the Guyanese dollar (GYD).
- What language is spoken in Guyana?
- The official language of Guyana is English.
- What is the area of Guyana?
- Guyana covers a total area of 214,969 km² (83,000 square miles).
- How large is Guyana in square miles?
- Guyana has a total area of approximately 83,000 square miles (214,969 km²).
- What is the population density of Guyana?
- Guyana has a population density of approximately 4 people per km².
- Is Guyana an independent country?
- Yes, Guyana is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Guyana border?
- Guyana shares land borders with 3 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Guyana?
- The GDP per capita of Guyana is approximately $29,675.
- Is Guyana safe to visit?
- Guyana is considered moderately safe, with a safety index of 43 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What countries border Guyana?
- Guyana shares land borders with: Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela.
- What is the country calling code for Guyana?
- The international calling code for Guyana is +592. To call Guyana from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +592 and the local number.
- What time zone is Guyana in?
- Guyana operates on the UTC-04:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Guyana?
- The highest point in Guyana is Mount Roraima at 2,810 m (9,219 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Guyana?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Guyana is approximately $20,140 (World Bank data).