Guyana
Capital
Georgetown
Population
~790,000
Currency
Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
- Climate
- Tropical; hot and humid with a rainy season (May to August and November to January)
Culture & History
Known for: being the only English-speaking South American country, Caribbean culture, and rainforests
Also famous for: Kaieteur Falls, cricket, and diverse ethnic groups
Food: Pepperpot (meat stew)
Brief History
British colony; gained independence in 1966; diverse ethnic groups (Indian, African, indigenous); relies on natural resources and agriculture