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Guyana

History

Dutch control changed control of the territory.
British Guiana appears in Guyana's historical record.
Guyana became independent from the United Kingdom as Guyana, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Guyana became a republic, replacing the previous constitutional arrangement.
Guyana joined CARICOM at the Treaty of Chaguaramas, tying the country more closely to that regional or international organisation.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Guyana.
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CapitalGeorgetown
Population773k
Area214,969 km2
CurrencyGuyanese dollar

Short facts

RegionNorthern South America / Caribbean
LanguageEnglish
Time zoneGYT (UTC-4)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Kaieteur Falls: One of the world's most powerful waterfalls, hidden in untouched Amazonian jungle.
  • Rainforest Wildlife: 90% forested, home to jaguars, tapirs, harpy eagles, and giant river otters.
  • Mount Roraima: Tabletop mountain (tepui) inspiring Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World.

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Planning questions

What is Guyana known for?Kaieteur Falls, Rainforest Wildlife, Mount Roraima.
What is the capital?Georgetown.
Which language is useful?English.
When is the national day?26 May.
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Known for

Kaieteur FallsRainforest WildlifeMount RoraimaGeorgetownStreet foodCoffee
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