English is the Official Language

Guyana is the only country in South America where English is the official language, reflecting its colonial history as part of the British Empire.

Geographically Unique

Guyana is located on the northeastern coast of South America and is bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname, with the Atlantic Ocean to the north.

The Land of Waterfalls

Guyana is home to one of the world’s largest waterfalls, Kaieteur Falls, which is five times higher than Niagara Falls and located in the heart of the country’s vast rainforest.

Rich Biodiversity

Guyana is known for its rich flora and fauna, with many unique species of plants and animals, including the giant river otter, black caiman, and Jaguar.

Cultural Diversity

The country’s population is a melting pot of various ethnic groups, including Indo-Guyanese, Afro-Guyanese, Amerindians, and smaller communities of Portuguese, Chinese, and European descent.

A Historical Sugar Industry

Sugar production has historically been one of the most important industries in Guyana, which was once a major supplier of sugar to the British Empire.

The Largest English-Speaking Country in South America

With a population of approximately 800,000, Guyana is the only country in South America where English is widely spoken, distinguishing it from the rest of the continent, where Spanish and Portuguese are predominant.

A Political History of Independence

Guyana gained its independence from Great Britain in 1966, after a long struggle for self-rule, becoming a republic in 1970.

The Only South American Country with a Coastline on the Atlantic

Guyana is the only South American country with a direct coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, providing it with significant access to maritime trade routes.

World’s Largest Imprint of Indigenous Peoples

Amerindians form an important part of the population, with the indigenous Arawak, Carib, and Warao groups having historically inhabited the region for thousands of years.