Guyana 🇬🇾
Guyana 🇬🇾: capital Georgetown, population 800,000, located in South America. Currency: Guyanese Dollar (G$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Georgetown
- Population: 800,000
- Continent: South America
- Language: English
- Currency: Guyanese Dollar (G$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Co-operative Republic of Guyana
- Area: 214,969 km² (83,000 sq mi)
- Region: South America
- Has a coastline
- People: Guyanese
- Internet domain: .gy
Fun Facts About Guyana
- The only English-speaking country in South America.
- Home to Kaieteur Falls, one of the world's most powerful waterfalls.
- About 80% of the country is covered by tropical rainforest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guyana known for?
Guyana is known for several things — The only English-speaking country in South America; Home to Kaieteur Falls, one of the world's most powerful waterfalls; About 80% of the country is covered by tropical rainforest.
How big is Guyana?
Guyana covers about 214,969 square kilometers (83,000 square miles), in the South America region.
Is Guyana landlocked?
No. Guyana has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.
What are people from Guyana called?
People from Guyana are called Guyanese.
What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
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