Guyana is the only country in mainland South America to have English as the official language. The majority of the population also speaks Guyanese Creole, which is an English-based …

2 days ago · It is the only English-speaking country of South America. Since Guyana gained its independence in 1966, the country’s chief economic assets have been its natural resources, …

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1 day ago · Guyana lies on the northern coast of South America. Its 285-mile coastline extends from Punta Playa (near the mouth of the Orinoco River) in the northwest to the Corentyne …

A proud member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Guyana brings together the soul of the tropics with the spirit of the Amazon. Guyana’s national motto, “One People, One Nation, …

Dec 11, 2023 · Sandwiched between Venezuela and Suriname, the former British colony of Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America. Since independence from the …

Guyana is situated in central north of the South American continent with a coastline at the North Atlantic Ocean. Countries with international borders to Guyana are Brazil, Suriname, and …

2 days ago · Today Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past. It is the only English-speaking country of South America.

Nov 24, 2025 · Guyana’s regional and geopolitical importance is rising, underscored by high-level U.S. engagement; its proximity to Venezuela, the Caribbean, and Latin America; and its role …

Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America, that identifies with the Caribbean and was once part of the historic British …