Situated in South America, Guyana 🇬🇾 (officially Co-operative Republic of Guyana) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 831,087 and a total area of 214,969 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Guyana through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Georgetown, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Guyana located?
Geographically, Guyana belongs to South America within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 214,969 km², which makes it the 86th largest country or territory on Earth.
Guyana has a coastline as well as land borders with Brazil, Suriname and Venezuela — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Georgetown, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how guyanese life really works.
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Who lives in Guyana?
Around 831,087 people live in Guyana, making it the 165th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Guyana is called a Guyanese.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Guyana — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Guyanese dollar (GYD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Guyana is +592. Websites from the country typically use the .gy internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Guyana are its flag, its capital Georgetown, and its approximate population of 831,087.
Neighbouring countries
Guyana shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Guyana
- Guyana's flag emoji is 🇬🇾 — its two-letter country code is GY and its three-letter code is GUY.
- Guyana covers 214,969 km², ranking 86th in the world by area.
- With about 831,087 people, Guyana holds the 165th spot in the world population ranking.
- Guyana is a member state of the United Nations.
- Guyana shares borders with 3 countries.
Guyana — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Guyana?
- The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
- What is the population of Guyana?
- Guyana has a population of approximately 831,087 people, ranking 165th in the world.
- Where is Guyana located?
- Guyana is located in South America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Guyana?
- The main language spoken in Guyana is English.
- What currency is used in Guyana?
- Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (GYD).
