Country - South America

Guyana

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Why visit

Guyana is South America's English-speaking rainforest country, known for Kaieteur Falls, Rupununi savanna, wildlife lodges, and Georgetown's wooden colonial architecture. It is best for travelers who value nature and expedition logistics over polished tourism.

How to use this result

Use it as a country shortlist

Guyana works best as a first-pass travel idea. Start with the region, season, and themes on this page, then compare flights, entry rules, safety guidance, and local transport before treating it as a real option.

Compare the capital and side trips

Use Georgetown as the administrative starting point, then check whether the strongest trip idea is actually the capital, a coastal area, a nature route, or another city in Guyana.

At a glance

Location

5.0°, -59.0°

Coast

Has coastline

Country area

214,969 km²

83,000 mi²

Country population

810k

4/km²

Subregion

South America

Currency

Guyanese dollar ($)

GYD

Dial

+592

Language

English

Demonym

Guyanese

Internet

.gy

Member state

ISO code

GY / GUY

Where in the world

5.0° - -59.0°

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Did you know

Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America.
Kaieteur Falls is one of the world's most powerful waterfalls: 226 m high with 663 cubic meters of water per second.
Newly discovered offshore oil reserves make Guyana one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Bordering Guyana

Brazil

Suriname

Venezuela

Traveler notes

Kaieteur Falls is one of the world's tallest single-drop waterfalls
The Rupununi offers giant anteaters, macaws, river trips, and ranch stays
Georgetown's St. George's Cathedral is one of the world's tallest wooden churches

Plan checks

Start research with the capital Georgetown, then compare two or three other regions.
Check passport validity, visa rules, health requirements, and travel insurance for current conditions.
Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.

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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.

Frequently asked about Guyana

What is the capital of Guyana?

Georgetown is the capital of Guyana.

What currency does Guyana use?

Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar ($), ISO code GYD.

What languages are spoken in Guyana?

The primary language is English.

Is Guyana landlocked?

No, Guyana has a coastline.

What countries border Guyana?

Guyana borders Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela.

What is the international calling code for Guyana?

The calling code is +592.

When is the best time to visit Guyana?

Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov. Check current weather and local events before booking.

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