Home / Countries / Guyana Guyana is a country in South America. Its capital city is Georgetown. It has a population of around 779,004 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Guyanese dollar. It shares land borders with 3 countries.
Guyana is a country in South America. Its capital is Georgetown. It has a population of 779,004, bordering 3 countries. The official language is English. The official currency is the Guyanese dollar. Where is Guyana?
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Guyana at a glance
Capital Georgetown
Population 779.0K
Currency Guyanese dollar
Language English
Continent South America
Coastline Yes The flag of Guyana This is the national flag of Guyana. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Guyana What is the capital of Guyana? The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
What continent is Guyana in? Guyana is located in South America.
What is the population of Guyana? Guyana has a population of approximately 779,004 people.
What is the currency of Guyana? The official currency of Guyana is the Guyanese dollar.
What language is spoken in Guyana? The main language spoken in Guyana is English.
What is the flag of Guyana? Guyana's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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