
Capital:
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