Guyana

Co-operative Republic of Guyana

People: Guyanese

🏛️CapitalGeorgetown

💰CurrencyGuyanese dollar ($)

🗣️LanguageEnglish

📞Dialling Code+592

🌍RegionSouth America

👥Population772,975

Guyana is located in South America and has a population of around 772,975. Its capital city is Georgetown, and the most widely spoken official language is English.

Guyana — key facts at a glance

Official Name	Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Capital City	Georgetown
Continent	South America
Region	South America
Population	772,975
Area	214,969 km²
Currency	Guyanese dollar (GYD) $
Official Language	English
Dialling Code	+592
Internet TLD	.gy
Timezone	UTC-04:00
Drives on the	Left side
Emergency Number	112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO Code	GY / GUY
Borders	Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela

Travelling to Guyana?

Driving side: Left

Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)

Calling from abroad: +592 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Guyana

What is the capital of Guyana?

The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.

What currency does Guyana use?

Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD, symbol: $).

What language do they speak in Guyana?

The official language of Guyana is English.

What is the dialling code for Guyana?

The international dialling code for Guyana is +592.

What side of the road does Guyana drive on?

Guyana drives on the left-hand side of the road.

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