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Guyana

Co-operative Republic of Guyana

CapitalGeorgetown
CurrencyGuyanese dollar (GYD)
PowerType A / B / D / G · 240 V
LanguagesEnglish

Guyana, with its capital in Georgetown, is in South America and home to about 773K people. English is spoken, and the currency is the Guyanese dollar (GYD). Most international arrivals come through Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO).

Region
Americas · South America
Population
773K (772,975)
Area
214,969 km²

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Local time in Georgetown — America/Guyana
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Upcoming public holidays

National holidays in Guyana over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
English
Calling code
+592
Internet domain
.gy
Currency
Guyanese dollar (GYD)
Time zones
America/Guyana

Power

Plug types: Type A, Type B, Type D, Type G

Voltage 240 V · Frequency 60 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in Guyana

Bordering countries

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Source: Wikipedia — Guyana, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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