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Guyana: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Guyana: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Population
- 835,986
- Area
- 214,969 km²
- Currency
- Guyanaese Dollar ($)
#163 by population · #83 by area · #118 economy in the world · #190 by population density
Population and society
Population of gy, 1960–2025. From 569,143 in 1960 to 835,986 in 2025.
- Population density
- 4 per km² (rank 190 of 194)
- Urban population
- 26.5% (2025)
- Under 15
- 28.9% (2025)
- Over 65
- 7% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.40 (2024)
- Internet users
- 83% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $27.1B (rank 118 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 12% (2025)
- Inflation
- 3.3% (2025)
- Forests
- 87.1% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 4.6 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- National anthem of Guyana
- Official name
- Co-operative Republic of Guyana
- Motto
- One People, One Nation, One Destiny (English)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 3.0, Sodacan).
Practical facts
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +592
- Internet domain
- .gy
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Demonym
- Guyanese
Geography
- Continent
- Americas
- Neighbouring countries
- Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela
- Highest point
- Mount Roraima (2,810 m)
- Largest city
- Georgetown, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary republic
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1966)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $32,414 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 70.3 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.776 (rank 89 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Barima-Waini | Mabaruma | 38,956 (2022) | 20,339 |
| Cuyuni-Mazaruni | Bartica | 30,324 (2022) | 47,213 | |
| Demerara-Mahaica | Paradise | 347,759 (2022) | 2,232 | |
| East Berbice-Corentyne | New Amsterdam | 114,574 (2022) | 36,234 | |
| Essequibo Islands-West Demerara | Vreed en Hoop | 143,884 (2022) | 3,755 | |
| Mahaica-Berbice | — | 57,667 (2022) | 4,190 | |
| Pomeroon-Supenaam | Anna Regina | 56,469 (2022) | 6,195 | |
| Potaro-Siparuni | Mahdia | 10,190 (2012) | 20,051 | |
| Upper Demerara-Berbice | Linden | 45,499 (2022) | 17,040 | |
| Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo | Lethem | 29,944 (2022) | 57,750 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Barima-Waini (CC BY-SA 4.0, MrFlags).
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Guyana?
Georgetown
How many people live in Guyana?
835,986 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Guyana?
Guyanaese Dollar
What is the official language of Guyana?
English
What is the calling code of Guyana?
+592
Which countries border Guyana?
Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela
What is the highest point of Guyana?
Mount Roraima (2,810 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.