Guyana
The only English-speaking country in South America, Guyana looks more to the Caribbean than the continent, with a wall of rainforest inland and Kaieteur Falls dropping in a single sheet nearly five times the height of Niagara.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
The 'Golden Arrowhead': a green field crossed by a white-edged yellow triangle and a black-edged red triangle pointing from the hoist. Green is agriculture and forests, yellow the mineral wealth, white the rivers, red the nation's zeal, and black its endurance.
Guyana FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Georgetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 878,674 |
| Area | 214,970 km² |
| Population density | 4 /km² |
| Currency | Guyanese dollar (GYD) G$ |
| Official language | English |
| Calling code | +592 |
| Internet TLD | .gy |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | GY / GUY |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's the only country in South America where English is the official language.
- Kaieteur Falls is one of the world's most powerful single-drop waterfalls, far taller than Niagara.
- Most of the country is covered in dense, largely untouched tropical rainforest.
- Its name is thought to come from an Indigenous word meaning 'land of many waters'.
- It's culturally tied to the Caribbean rather than its Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking neighbours.
Guyana FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
What is the population of Guyana?
Guyana has a population of about 878,674.
What currency does Guyana use?
Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD).
What languages are spoken in Guyana?
The official language of Guyana is English.
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