World Countries: Guyana
LocationGuyana is located on the northeast coast of South America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the north, Suriname on the east, Brazil on the south and west, and Venezuela on the west. Geographic FeaturesGuyana has a mainly forested interior with grasslands in the southern areas. Guyana also has artificial coastlines. ClimateThe climate of Guyana is tropical with two marked rainy seasons and cooler conditions in the highlands. Official NameCooperative Republic of Guyana CapitalGeorgetown Official LanguageEnglish PopulationJuly 2011 Estimate: 744,768 |
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The flag of Guyana, pictured at left, contains the colors of red, green, yellow, black, and white. According to the CIA World Factbook1, the red represents the sacrifice of the people. Green represents the vegetation of the country. Yellow represent the mineral wealth and future of the nation. Black represents perseverance and white represents the country's waterways. |
Formation
Guyana was formed in 1966 after gaining independence from Britain.
Fun Fact
Guyana means "land of many waters" from the many rivers that crisscross the country.
Continental Neighbors
See geographic basics on more South American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Source: 1. CIA World Factbook
