Guyana - Wikipedia
WEBGuyana (/ ɡaɪˈɑːnə / ⓘ or / ɡaɪˈænə / ⓘ ghy-A (H)N-ə), [11][5] officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, [12] is a country on the northern coast of South America, part of the historic mainland British West Indies. Georgetown is the capital of Guyana and is also the country's largest city.
Guyana | Language, People, & Oil Discovery | Britannica
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Guyana is a country located in the northeastern corner of South America. Indigenous peoples inhabited it prior to European settlement. Their name for the land was guiana (‘land of water’). Today Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past. It is the only English-speaking country of South America.
Guyana country profile - BBC News
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Sandwiched between Venezuela and Suriname, the former British colony of Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America. Since independence from the UK in 1966, Guyana has seen...
Guyana Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Covering an area of 215,000 sq. km, Guyana is South America’s 3 rd smallest nation. Located in the Demerara-Mahaica region, at the mouth of the Demerara River on the Atlantic coast is Georgetown - the capital and largest city of Guyana.
A first-timer’s guide to Guyana - Lonely Planet
WEBJun 12, 2024 · A multicultural, vibrant country teeming with wildlife, Guyana is off the main tourist radar. Here's all you need to know to make your visit a reality.
Guyana - The World Factbook
WEBGuyana is the only English-speaking country in South America and shares cultural and historical bonds with the Anglophone Caribbean. Tip. Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela.
Guyana: Facts & Stats - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBGuyana is a country located in the northeastern corner of South America. Indigenous peoples inhabited it prior to European settlement. Their name for the land was guiana (‘land of water’). Today Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past.