Guyana is the only country in mainland South America to have English as the official language. The majority of the population also speaks Guyanese Creole, which is an English-based creole. Guyana …

Nov 23, 2025 · It is the only English-speaking country of South America. Since Guyana gained its independence in 1966, the country’s chief economic assets have been its natural resources, mainly …

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2 days ago · Guyana lies on the northern coast of South America. Its 285-mile coastline extends from Punta Playa (near the mouth of the Orinoco River) in the northwest to the Corentyne River in the east.

A proud member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Guyana brings together the soul of the tropics with the spirit of the Amazon. Guyana’s national motto, “One People, One Nation, One …

Guyana is situated in central north of the South American continent with a coastline at the North Atlantic Ocean. Countries with international borders to Guyana are Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela, and it …

Nov 18, 2025 · Today Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past. It is the only English-speaking country of South America.

Nov 19, 2025 · From spectacular waterfalls and unique wildlife to tales of the lost city of El Dorado, these are the most interesting facts about Guyana.

Nov 24, 2025 · Guyana’s regional and geopolitical importance is rising, underscored by high-level U.S. engagement; its proximity to Venezuela, the Caribbean, and Latin America; and its role as an English …

The Co-operative Republic of Guyana (formerly British Guiana) is a country in South America. It is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world (700,000 people live there inside its over …