Guyana

Guyana Quick Facts…

Official NameCooperative Republic of Guyana
Common NameGuyana – /gaɪˈæn.ə/
NationalityGuyanese (singular and plural) – noun, Guyanese – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1966 (from the United Kingdom)
Administrative Divisions10 regions
Total Population791,739 (#166) with 27.2% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasGeorgetown (capital city)
Major LanguagesEnglish (official), Guyanese Creole, Amerindian languages, Indian languages
Electricity Access92.8% of total population
Internet Access85% of total population
CurrencyGuyanese Dollars (GYD)
Real GDP (PPP)$17.6 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$21,900 (#85) – 2021 estimate
Total Area214,969 sq km / 83,000 sq mi (#85) with 8.4% water area
Geographic RegionAmericas – South America
Bordering CountriesBrazil, Suriname, Venezuela
Bordering Water BodiesNorth Atlantic Ocean

National Anthem: “Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains”