Guyana
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Guyana. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- South America · South America
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Coordinates of the capital
- 6.80° N, 58.16° W
- Area
- 214,969 km²
- Official languages
- English
- Currency
- Guyanaese Dollar
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- GY
On the map
This country is located in South America, in the region "South America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 3 countries: Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela.
Its capital is Georgetown. Its area is about 214,969 km². By area, this country ranks 83 out of 193 in the world and 10 out of 12 in South America. Official language: English. Currency: Guyanaese Dollar.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Brasília (Brazil), Paramaribo (Suriname), Caracas (Venezuela).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Guyana: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Georgetown.
- Guyana: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 3 countries: Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela.
- Guyana: what are the official languages?
- Official language: English.
- Guyana: what is the currency?
- Currency: Guyanaese Dollar.
- Guyana: what is the area?
- Its area is about 214,969 km². By area, this country ranks 83 out of 193 in the world and 10 out of 12 in South America.
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