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Guyana

South America, Americas

English

Guyana is a country in South America, South America. With a population of 772,975 and an area of 214,969 km², the capital city is Georgetown. The official language is English. The national currency is the Guyanese dollar ($ GYD).

Quick Facts

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Georgetown
Capital
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772,975
Population
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214,969 km²
Area
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$ GYD
Currency
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+592
Dial Code
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.gy
TLD

Economy

Guyana has a GDP per capita of $29,675, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$29,675
GNI per Capita$20,140

Geography

Guyana is located in South America at coordinates 5.00°N, 59.00°W. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Mount Roraima at 2,810 m.

ContinentSouth America
Coordinates5.00°N, 59.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointMount Roraima
2,810 m
🏞️ Longest RiverEssequibo River
1,014 km
TimezonesUTC-04:00
BordersBRASURVEN

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Guyana, including Providence Stadium with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumProvidence Stadium
20,000 seats

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 currency does Guyana use?
Guyana uses 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.
What is the GDP per capita of Guyana?
The GDP per capita of Guyana is approximately $29,675.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)