Guyana

Official name: Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Also known as: British Guiana

Guyana Map OutlineCapital: Georgetown
Total Area: 214,969 km² (83,000 mi²)
Approximate population: 817,607
Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela.
Languages: English, Creole, Amerindian languages
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Sunni Muslim, Hindu
Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD)
Organizations: United Nations, Caribbean Community, Commonwealth of Nations
Border countries: Brazil 1,119 km, Suriname 600 km, Venezuela 743 km.
Maritime boundaries: Atlantic Ocean
Coastline: 459 km

Administrative divisions: 10 regions:
Barima-Waini, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Demerara-Mahaica, East Berbice-Corentyne, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Mahaica-Berbice, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Demerara-Berbice, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.

Natural resources: Bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish

Note: Not to be confused with French Guiana, Dutch Guiana (disambiguation), or Ghana.