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Latin America - Guyana - Country Information
Latin America - Guyana - Country Information
Latin America - Guyana - Country Information
Explore one of the last true wilderness destinations on earth. Guyana is home to fabulous wildlife, including the jaguar, and possesses some of the most dramatic rainforest and mountain scenery in the tropics, as well as some of the most powerful waterfalls. Only just opening up to tourism, Guyana is a treasure not to be missed for those interested in the natural world.
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| Full Country Name | Co-operative Republic of Guyana |
| Area | 215,000 sq km |
| Population | 698,000 |
| Capital | Georgetown |
| Time Difference | 3 Hours Behind GMT |
| Visa | A visa is not reqired |
| Currency | Guyanese Dollar |
| People | 51% East Indian, 43% Afro-Guyanese, 4% Amerindian, 2% European & Chinese |
| Language | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Dialling Code | 00 592 |
| Electricity | 240V 60 Hz |
Visas:
A visa is not required
Health risks:
Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Polio, TB, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever
When to Go:
Guyana has a tropical climate, with the rainy season occurring from May to July and sometimes August. In the lowlands there is little change day to day, with a hot and humid climate throughout the year. Temperatures are lower inland.
