Guyana: Land of Giants, Caribbean Culture, and Emerging Oil Power
1. Introduction and Overview Guyana , officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana , is a country on the northern mainland of South America. It is unique in the region for being the only English-speaking nation in South America and is culturally considered part of the Caribbean. Known for its vast, untouched rainforests, immense biodiversity, and the spectacular Kaieteur Falls , Guyana is now one of the world's fastest-growing economies due to major offshore oil discoveries. Feature Information Official Name Co-operative Republic of Guyana Capital & Largest City Georgetown Area Approx. 214,970 sq. km Population (2024 Est.) Approx. 819,000 Official Language English UN Membership Date September 20, 1966 2. Geography and Neighbors Guyana is part of the Guianas region and is covered primarily by dense tropical rainforest. Borders and Neighbors: Guyana shares borders with Venezuela (west), Brazil (south and southwest), and Suriname (east). Its entire northern coast...