Guyana, [b] officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, [12] is a country on the northern coast of South America, part of the historic mainland British West Indies. Georgetown is the capital of Guyana and is also the country's largest city. Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Venezuela to the west, and Suriname to the east.

Feb 13, 2025 · Guyana is a country located in the northeastern corner of South America. Indigenous peoples inhabited it prior to European settlement. Their name for the land was guiana (‘land of water’). Today Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past. It is the only English-speaking country of South America.

Dec 11, 2023 · Sandwiched between Venezuela and Suriname, the former British colony of Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America. Since independence from the UK in 1966, Guyana has seen...

Jun 12, 2024 · Consider a trip to Guyana if you want to go where few tourists have ventured; you love wildlife; you want to experience a mix of cultures; you find allure in rustic and roughing-it travel; and you have a yen for astonishing landscapes that haven’t changed in hundreds of years.

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Guyana News and Information is the internet's primary source for news and general information out of the South American country of Guyana. There is also a Discussion Forum hosted on our site and the Original Internet E-mail Directory for all Guyanese.

The Stabroek News and Sunday Stabroek deliver the latest news and features from Guyana: business, politics, opinion, entertainment, sports and more.

Guyana is a kind of place that's becoming increasingly rare in the world today; come and you'll find untouched nature with amazing wildlife and birding experiences, rich culture and heritage, warm hospitality and a relaxing, Caribbean vibe. 90% of the population live along the coast, leaving the country's lush interior untouched, and ripe for ...

Dec 22, 2021 · Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America and shares cultural and historical bonds with the Anglophone Caribbean.

4 days ago · The Guyana is a geographical area comprised of the Guiana Shield. Politically-speaking, this area today refers to Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana but, theoretically, it also includes the Guayana region in eastern Venezuela and Amapá state in Brazil.