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Guyana — silhouette, capital and facts
Guyana is in South America and its capital is Georgetown. With about 810 thousand people and 214,969 km², it ranks 83rd in area and 160th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Guyana, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 810 thousand
- Area
- 214,969 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Guyanese dollar
- Flag colors
- green, white, yellow, black, red
Borders
Guyana shares a land border with 3 countries: Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname.
Fun facts about Guyana
- Guyana is the only South American country with English as its official language.
- Kaieteur Falls plunges about 226 meters in a single drop, far taller than Niagara Falls.
- The name Guyana comes from an Indigenous word meaning land of many waters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
Which continent is Guyana in?
Guyana is in South America.
Which countries border Guyana?
Guyana shares a land border with 3 countries: Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Guyana?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Guyana is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Guyana?
Guyana is the only South American country with English as its official language. Kaieteur Falls plunges about 226 meters in a single drop, far taller than Niagara Falls. The name Guyana comes from an Indigenous word meaning land of many waters.
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Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Guyana. It is only an approximation.
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