What is the Capital of Guyana?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Guyana is Georgetown. Guyana is located in South America, South America, with a population of 772,975. The official currency is the Guyanese dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Georgetown at a glance
| Capital city | Georgetown |
|---|---|
| Country | Guyana (Co-operative Republic of Guyana) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Country population | 772,975 (162nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-04:00 |
| Currency | Guyanese dollar (GYD) |
| Calling code | +592 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Guyana
- Brasília, capital of Brazil
- Paramaribo, capital of Suriname
- Caracas, capital of Venezuela
Guyana in context
- Guyana covers 214,969 km², making it the 83rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 194th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela.
- With 772,975 people, Guyana holds about 0.2% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Guyana is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Guyana — FAQ
What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
Is Georgetown the largest city in Guyana?
Yes — Georgetown is both the capital and the largest city of Guyana.
What country is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is the capital city of Guyana.
What continent is Georgetown in?
Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, is located in South America.
Is Georgetown the capital of Guyana?
Yes — Georgetown is the capital of Guyana (official name: Co-operative Republic of Guyana).
Georgetown is the capital of which country?
Georgetown is the capital of Guyana, in South America.
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