Guyana is officially called the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and is a member of the Caribbean Community. Situated on the northern coast of the South American continent, Guyana belongs to the rare group of Caribbean countries which is not an island. The beaches, monuments, events, museums, waterfalls, historical places, and national parks are some of the tourist attractions of Guyana.
Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
214,970 square km (83,000 square miles)
752,940 (estimated)
English, Guyanese Creole
+592
GYT (Guyana Time) (UTC-4)
The hot humid climate of Guyana is made pleasant by the coastal winds, making it an ideal destination for the tourists. The periods between May to August and between November to January form the rainy seasons of Guyana.
Guyana is geographically divided into the five regions of low coastal plains, hilly sands, rain forests, savannah, and the interior savannah. The well preserved rainforests of Guyana are famous all over the world and won Guyana a reward of 45 million$ from Norway.
Territory & Capital : Guyana is bordered by Venezuela to its northwest, the Atlantic Ocean to its north, Suriname to its east and Brazil to its south. Guyana is situated between latitudes 1 degree and 9 degrees N and longitudes 56 degrees and 62 degrees W. Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana.
Suitable Visiting Seasons : The period between October and April is the best time to travel to Guyana.
Roadways, waterways, and airways are the modes of transport available in Guyana.
Contact the nearest Guyanese Embassy for details on the procedures of obtaining visa for Guyana.
