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Guyana

South America
Capital
Georgetown
Population
826,353
Area
214,969 km²
Currency
Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Phone Code
+592
ISO Codes
GY / GUY
ISO numeric
328
Internet domain
.gy
Timezone
UTC-4
Religion
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam

About Guyana

Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America, with vast Amazonian rainforests and the spectacular Kaieteur Falls.

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Languages

English

Guyana in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density3.8 people per km²
rank 191 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.0102 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of South America0.191% of its people, 1.2% of its land area
Area in square miles83,000
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeBelarus (207,600 km²)
Closest in populationComoros (850,387 people)

Who else uses GYD?

Guyana is the only country in our list that uses GYD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
What is the population of Guyana?
Guyana has a population of approximately 826,353 people.
What currency does Guyana use?
The currency of Guyana is the Guyanese Dollar (GYD).
What languages are spoken in Guyana?
The official or major languages of Guyana are English.

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