Guyana
Guyana is a country in South America with a population of 826,357. Its capital is Georgetown and the currency is the GYD. GDP per capita is around $18,000, the main language is English.
Key facts
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Where is Guyana?
In South America. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 166,034 in 1800 to 826,357 in 2023
From 49.2 yrs in 1950 to 70.2 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is GY?
GY is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Guyana, a country in South America with its capital at Georgetown.
What language do they speak in Guyana?
The main language spoken in Guyana is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
What is the country calling code for Guyana?
The international dialling code for Guyana is +592. Its two-letter country code is GY.
What currency is used in Guyana?
Guyana uses the GYD, currency code GYD.
What is the population of Guyana?
Guyana has a population of about 826,357 people across 214,969 km².