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Guyana

Guyana is South America's only English speaking nation, home to dense rainforest and the Kaieteur Falls, with a culture shaped by Indigenous, African, Indian, and European heritage.

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Capital: Georgetown

Population: ~830,000

Government Type: Unitary parliamentary republic

GDP: ~$21 billion (rapidly growing, oil-driven)

Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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