Guyana: flag, capital and facts
Guyana is a country in South America (South America). Its capital is Georgetown. Population — 831,087. Area — 214,969 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Guyana
Green field with a yellow-and-red arrow — 'the Golden Arrowhead'.
The capital of Guyana — Georgetown
Georgetown is the capital of Guyana. Georgetown is named after King George.
Facts about Guyana
- Official name
- Co-operative Republic of Guyana
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 831,087
- Area
- 214,969 km²
- Currency
- GYD ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 5°, -59°
How to remember the name
The nameGuyana means 'land of many waters' — rivers everywhere.
Did you know?
Guyana's Kaieteur Falls is four times taller than Niagara.
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