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Guyana geography facts

Guyana is a country or territory in South America. Its capital is Georgetown, and its currency is Guyanese dollar.

Official name
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Capital
Georgetown
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Currency
Guyanese dollar
Languages
English
Land neighbours
Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela
Area
214,969 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+592
Internet domain
.gy

Quick answers about Guyana

What is the capital of Guyana?

The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.

What currency is used in Guyana?

Guyana uses Guyanese dollar.

Where is Guyana?

Guyana is in South America, within Americas.

What languages are spoken in Guyana?

The reference languages listed for Guyana are English.

Which countries border Guyana?

Guyana shares listed land borders with Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela.

Is Guyana landlocked?

No. Guyana is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Guyana

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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