Country: Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Georgian transcript: გაიანა
Capital and largest city: Georgetown (ჯორჯტაუნი)
Continent: South America
Official language: English
Recognised regional languages: 10 indigenous languages (Akawaio, Arawak (Lokono), Carib, Macushi, Mawayana, Patamona, Pemon (Arekuna), Waiwai, Wapishana, Warrau)
Vernacular language: Guyanese Creole
Other languages: Guyanese Hindustani, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, French
Religion: Christianity (63%), Hinduism (24.8%), Islam (6.8%)
Motto: One people, one nation, one destiny
Government: Unitary presidential constitutional republic
Independence: 26 May 1966 (from the UK)
Member of the Commonwealth of Nations: 1966
Population: 790 576 (2021)
Demonym: Guyanese
Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD)
Driving side: left
Time zone: UTC -4:00 (CST)
Calling code: +592
Internet TLD: .gy
Website: Government Portal of Guyana
Neighbouring country: Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela
