Akousa
Guyana
Georgetown · South America · English
- richest per capita in South America
Key Statistics
Population
813,834
#162 / 197
Area
214,969 km²
#83 / 197
GDP (Nominal)
$21.18B
2024 estimate
#122 / 197
GDP per Capita
$26,022
2024 estimate
#45 / 197
Population Density
4/km²
#193 / 197
High
Human Development Index
0.742
#98 / 194
Life Expectancy
65.7 years
#152 / 196
CO₂ Emissions
4 t/capita
Moderate
Press Freedom
#77
RSF Index 2024
Internet Users
83%
#79 / 197
Calling Code
+592
Timezone
UTC-4
Driving Side
Left
Location
| Continent | South America |
| Subregion | South America |
| Coordinates | 4.9°N, 58.9°W |
| Coastline | Has coastline |
General Information
| Official Name | Guyana |
| Capital | Georgetown |
| Government | Unitary presidential republic |
| Independence | 1966 |
| Languages | English |
| Currency | GYD |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Calling Code | +592 |
| Timezone | UTC-4 |
| Top-Level Domain | .gy |
| Driving Side | Left-hand traffic |
| ISO Code | GY · GUY |
| Memberships | CommonwealthCARICOM |
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Guyana shares land borders with 3 countries.
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