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Country in South America
Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the
Guyana
Capital of Guyana
Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana. It is situated in Demerara-Mahaica, region 4, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, at the mouth of the Demerara
Georgetown,_Guyana
Overseas department of France
Suriname in the west. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the name "Guyana" is an indigenous term meaning "land of many waters". The addition of the
French_Guiana
Peoples Temple cult settlement in Guyana
better known by its informal name Jonestown, was a remote settlement in Guyana established by the Peoples Temple, an American religious cult under the
Jonestown
economy of Guyana is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 10.3% in 2025. In 2025, Guyana had a
Economy_of_Guyana
The Guyana national football team represents Guyana in men's international football, which is governed by the Guyana Football Federation founded in 1902
Guyana_national_football_team
South American ethnic group
template Infobox ethnic group is being considered for merging. › The people of Guyana, or Guyanese, come from a wide array of backgrounds and cultures including
Guyanese_people
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Guiana or Guyana in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Guyana is a country in the Guianas, South America. Guyana, Guiana, or Guayana may refer to:
Guyana_(disambiguation)
Territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela
There is an ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region (Spanish: Guayana Esequibacode: spa promoted to code: es
Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute
Guyana–Venezuela_territorial_dispute
This is a demography of Guyana including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations
Demographics_of_Guyana
The history of Guyana begins about 35,000 years ago with the arrival of humans coming from Eurasia. These migrants became the Kalina and Lokono tribes
History_of_Guyana
British colony from 1814 to 1966
South America. Since 1966 it has been known as the independent nation of Guyana.[page needed] The first known Europeans to encounter Guiana were Sir Walter
British_Guiana
Religion in Guyana (2012 census) Pentecostalism (22.8%) Catholicism (7.08%) Adventism (5.41%) Anglicanism (5.22%) Methodism (1.35%) Jehovah's Witnesses
Religion_in_Guyana
This is a list of public holidays in Guyana. "Notification Made Under The Public Holidays Act" (PDF). Ministry of Public Security. February 7, 2018. Retrieved
Public_holidays_in_Guyana
The national flag of Guyana, known as the Golden Arrowhead, was adopted on May 1966, when the country became independent from the United Kingdom. It was
Flag_of_Guyana
The petroleum industry in Guyana is rapidly expanding. The country has emerged as one of the newest petroleum-producing nations in the world, achieving
Petroleum_industry_in_Guyana
Guyana is divided into 10 regions: Each Region is administered by a Regional Democratic Council (RDC) which is headed by a Chairman. The Regions are divided
Regions_of_Guyana
Ethnic group in Guyana
people in Guyana of Indian ancestry, primarily descended from indentured laborers brought from India to British Guiana (modern-day Guyana) during the
Indo-Guyanese
Head of state and head of government of Guyana
The president of Guyana is the head of state and the head of government of Guyana, as well as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Republic
President_of_Guyana
Geographical region in north-eastern South America
The Guianas, also spelled Guyanas or Guayanas, are a geographical region in north-eastern South America. In contemporary use, the term usually refers
The_Guianas
The music of Guyana encompasses a range of musical styles and genres that draw from various influences including: Indian, Latino-Hispanic, European, African
Music_of_Guyana
Guyana is a parliamentary republic in which the President of Guyana is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the
Politics_of_Guyana
Cricket club in Guyana
The Guyana Amazon Warriors is a cricket team of the Caribbean Premier League based in Providence, Georgetown, Guyana. It represents Guyana in the league
Guyana_Amazon_Warriors
Serious Social Problem
Suicide in Guyana is a serious social problem, as Guyana is ranked second worst in suicides per capita worldwide among sovereign nations. Domestic data
Suicide_in_Guyana
Banking in Guyana follows the country's tumultuous economics history, from formal introduction under British rule, the socialist-oriented nationalization
Banking_in_Guyana
Tourism in Guyana is a fledgling industry compared to other countries in the Caribbean. Tourism is mainly focused on ecotourism, and accommodations for
Tourism_in_Guyana
The Geography of Guyana comprises the physical characteristics of the country in Northern South America and part of Caribbean South America, bordering
Geography_of_Guyana
English is the official language of Guyana, which is the only South American country with English as the official language. Guyanese Creole (an English-based
Languages_of_Guyana
Diplomatic crisis in South America
Essequibo region escalated into a crisis in 2023. The region is administered by Guyana but is claimed by Venezuela. The dispute dates back many years and the current
Guyana–Venezuela crisis (2023–2024)
Guyana–Venezuela_crisis_(2023–2024)
Beauty pageant
Miss Guyana is the national Beauty pageant in Guyana where the Titleholder/National Winner represents Guyana at the Miss World competition. Guyana first
Miss_Guyana
Islam is the third-largest religion in Guyana, after Christianity and Hinduism, respectively. According to the 2012 census, 6.77% of the country’s population
Islam_in_Guyana
Canadian mining company
Guyana Goldfields was a Canadian company that owned and operated the Aurora gold mine in Guyana. Before being acquired by Zijin Mining in 2020, Guyana
Guyana_Goldfields
Military forces of Guyana
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is the armed forces of Guyana, established in 1965. It has military bases across the nation. The Commander-in-Chief of the
Guyana_Defence_Force
Former South American country
Guyana was a predecessor to the modern-day Co-operative Republic of Guyana and an independent state that existed between 1966 and 1970. British rule ended
Guyana_(1966–1970)
Corruption in Guyana remains a significant concern for the republic, requiring ongoing efforts to combat the problem. The country's 2024 ranking in Transparency
Corruption_in_Guyana
Events in the year 2026 in Guyana. President: Irfaan Ali Prime Minister: Mark Phillips 5 January – The government suspends the licences of 107 Brazilian
2026_in_Guyana
Third season of the Global Super League
2026. All matches will be played at Providence Stadium in Providence, Guyana. Guyana Amazon Warriors are the defending champions. Five teams will play against
2026_Global_Super_League
Hinduism in Guyana is the religion of about 31.0% of the population in 2021. This makes Guyana the country with the highest percentage of Hindu residents
Hinduism_in_Guyana
National airline of Guyana
Guyana Airways was the flag carrier of Guyana. During its operations, Guyana Airways operated services to destinations in the Caribbean, the United States
Guyana_Airways
Crime in Guyana includes all violent and non-violent crimes that take place in the country. As of 2020[update], Guyana had a relatively high crime rate
Crime_in_Guyana
Country borders
of land borders with three countries: Guyana, Brazil, and France (via French Guiana). The borders with Guyana and France are in dispute, but the border
Borders_of_Suriname
Protected beach in Guyana
Shell Beach, located on the Atlantic coast of Guyana in the Barima-Waini Region, near the Venezuelan border, is a nesting site for four of the eight sea
Shell_Beach,_Guyana
Telecommunications in Guyana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. Early telecommunications were owned by large foreign
Telecommunications_in_Guyana
Elizabeth II's reign in Guyana from 1966 to 1970
Elizabeth II was Queen of Guyana from 1966 to 1970, when Guyana was an independent sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy. She was also the sovereign
Queen_of_Guyana
Village in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
rural village in the East Coast district of the Demerara-Mahaica region of Guyana. The village is notable for being the birthplace of the West Indies cricket
Unity,_Guyana
This is a list of airports in Guyana, sorted by location. Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana
List_of_airports_in_Guyana
Village in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Enmore is a village in the Demerara-Mahaica region along the coastal belt of Guyana. It is about two square miles (5.1 km2) in size and has a multi-ethnic population
Enmore,_Guyana
Village in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Victoria is located on the Atlantic coast of Guyana, 29 kilometres (18 mi) east of Georgetown and bordered by Cove and John to the west and Belfield to
Victoria,_Guyana
Education in Guyana is provided largely by the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Education and its arms in the ten different regions of the
Education_in_Guyana
Anglican diocese in America
The Anglican Diocese of Guyana is one of eight within the Province of the West Indies. Its cathedral is St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown. The diocese
Diocese_of_Guyana
The Railways of Guyana comprised two public railways, the Demerara-Berbice Railway and the Demerara-Essequibo Railway. There are also several industrial
Railways_in_Guyana
Monetary authority of Guyana
The Bank of Guyana (BoG) is the central bank of Guyana. It was established in 1965 in advance of the country's independence in 1966. 6°48′48″N 58°09′55″W
Bank_of_Guyana
Government Cabinet of Guyana
of Guyana is a principal component of the executive branch of the government of Guyana. Established by Article 106 of the Constitution of Guyana, the
Cabinet_of_Guyana
The radio programming in Guyana caters to a diverse ethnic demographic. Radio began in 1920s British Guiana with rudimentary wired service using telephone
Radio_in_Guyana
Earliest inhabitants of Guyana
Infobox ethnic group is being considered for merging. › Indigenous peoples in Guyana, Native Guyanese, Amerindian Guyanese, or First Nations are Guyanese people
Indigenous_peoples_in_Guyana
Agriculture in Guyana is dominated by sugar and rice production. Although once the chief industry, it has been overshadowed by mining. Historically, agriculture
Agriculture_in_Guyana
This is a list of the heads of state of Guyana, from the independence of Guyana in 1966 to the present day. From 1966 to 1970 the head of state under
List of heads of state of Guyana
List_of_heads_of_state_of_Guyana
Component of the Parliament of Guyana
two components of the Parliament of Guyana. Under Article 51 of the Constitution of Guyana, the Parliament of Guyana consists of the president and the National
National_Assembly_(Guyana)
the country of Guyana. Schools are listed in alphabetical order and includes non-tertiary, vocational institutions. University of Guyana Cyril Potter College
List of universities and colleges in Guyana
List_of_universities_and_colleges_in_Guyana
Cannabis in Guyana is illegal for all uses, but is both grown and consumed in the nation. Possession of 15 grams or over can result in charges of drug
Cannabis_in_Guyana
transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in Guyana face legal and societal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Guyana is the only country in South America
LGBTQ_rights_in_Guyana
1980 American television film
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones is a 1980 American biographical drama television film directed by William A. Graham from a teleplay by Ernest Tidyman
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Guyana_Tragedy:_The_Story_of_Jim_Jones
Thirteenth season of the Caribbean Premier League
played across six countries in the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago. Saint Lucia
2025_Caribbean_Premier_League
Village in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana
Leonora is a village in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3), one of Guyana's 10 regions. Its subdivisions are Pasture, Sea Field, Para Field, Groenveldt
Leonora,_Guyana
Country programme of Conservation International in Guyana
International Guyana (CI Guyana) is the Guyana country programme of Conservation International. Conservation International has worked in Guyana since 1989
Conservation International Guyana
Conservation_International_Guyana
Town and regional capital in Upper Demerara-Berbice, Guyana
Linden is the second largest city in Guyana after Georgetown, and capital of the Upper Demerara-Berbice region, located at 6°0′0″N 58°18′0″W / 6.00000°N
Linden,_Guyana
One Communications Guyana (formerly Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company and Guyana Telecommunications Corporation) is a fixed local exchange carrier
One_Communications_Guyana
Sporting event delegation
Guyana has competed in 19 Summer Olympic Games. The nation has never competed in the Winter Olympic Games. In the first 5 games the nation appeared as
Guyana_at_the_Olympics
Species of yam
names include ten-months yam, water yam, white yam, winged yam, violet yam, Guyana arrowroot, or simply yam. Dioscorea alata is one of the most important staple
Dioscorea_alata
Mining in Guyana is a significant contributor to the economy owing to sizable reserves of bauxite, gold, and diamonds. Much of these resources are found
Mining_in_Guyana
Amerindian, British, Portuguese, Chinese, Creole, and Dutch cultures. Guyana is part of the mainland Caribbean region. Guyanese culture shares a continuum
Culture_of_Guyana
National university
The University of Guyana, in Georgetown, Guyana, is Guyana's national and most prestigious higher education institution. It was established in April 1963
University_of_Guyana
Village in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana
Stewartville is a village district in Guyana on the Atlantic coast of West Demerara, just east of the mouth of the Essequibo River. There are four sections
Stewartville,_Guyana
Guyanese newspaper
The Guyana Chronicle is a daily newspaper owned by the Guyanese government. The company also publishes a weekly Sunday Chronicle. Guyana Chronicle Online
Guyana_Chronicle
Country in South America
energy in Guyana Wildlife of Guyana Fauna of Guyana Birds of Guyana Mammals of Guyana Islands of Guyana Rivers of Guyana Valleys of Guyana World Heritage
Outline_of_Guyana
Cultural expression from Guyana
strongly-affiliated with Guyana. Formerly British Guiana, British language and style has an enduring impact on the writings from Guyana, which are done in English
Guyanese_literature
Guyanese airline
Trans Guyana Airways Limited is a Guyanese airline which commenced operations in 1956 in Georgetown, Guyana, with a single float airplane. Since then
Trans_Guyana_Airways
City in South America
Lethem is a town in Guyana’s south, located in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. It is the regional capital of Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo. It
Lethem,_Guyana
American cult movement (1954–1978)
likely). The Temple is best known for the events of November 18, 1978, in Guyana, when 909 people died in a mass suicide and mass murder at its remote settlement
Peoples_Temple
Compared with other neighbouring countries, Guyana ranks poorly in regard to basic health indicators. Basic health services in the interior are primitive
Health_in_Guyana
prime minister of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is an elected member of the National Assembly of Guyana who is the principal assistant and advisor to
Prime_Minister_of_Guyana
Elections in Guyana take place within the framework of a multi-party representative democracy and a presidential system. The National Assembly is directly
Elections_in_Guyana
Animals of Guyana
The fauna of Guyana comprises all the animal species inhabiting the country of Guyana, which is part of the neotropical realm. Guyana has many endemic
Fauna_of_Guyana
Town and regional capital in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana
Mahdia is a town in Guyana, located near the centre of the country at an altitude of 415 m (1,362 ft). Commerce is centred on the area's gold and diamond
Mahdia,_Guyana
Highest national award of Guyana
of Excellence of Guyana is the highest national award of Guyana. Established in 1970 under the Constitution of the Orders of Guyana, it is limited to
Order_of_Excellence_of_Guyana
President of Guyana from 1997 to 1999
politician who served as the 6th President of Guyana from 1997 to 1999. She was the first female president of Guyana, and the first American-born woman to serve
Janet_Jagan
Bilateral relations
Guyana–Suriname relations are the bilateral relations between Guyana and Suriname. Suriname has an embassy in Georgetown. Guyana has an embassy in Paramaribo
Guyana–Suriname_relations
Guyanese politician and retired military officer
prime minister of Guyana and first vice president under President Irfaan Ali since 2020. He served as the chief of staff of the Guyana Defence Force from
Mark Phillips (Guyanese politician)
Mark_Phillips_(Guyanese_politician)
1979 film by René Cardona Jr.
Guyana: Crime of the Century (Spanish: Guyana, el crimen del siglo; also known as Guyana: Cult of the Damned) is a 1979 exploitation docudrama film, based
Guyana:_Crime_of_the_Century
International border
The Brazil–Guyana border is the international border between the territories of Brazil and Guyana. The terrestrial boundary is 1,605 km (997 mi) long.
Brazil–Guyana_border
Town in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Plaisance is a village in Guyana between Better Hope and Goedverwagting. It was purchased by freed slaves from cattle farmer A J Watershodt for $39,000
Plaisance,_Guyana
Prostitution in Guyana is illegal but widespread. Prostitution law is antiquated and dates from the colonial era. Law enforcement is inconsistent and sex
Prostitution_in_Guyana
Country in South America
Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Guyana to the west. It is the smallest country in South America by both population
Suriname
decorations, and medals of Guyana were established after Guyana gained independence from the United Kingdom. In 1970 Guyana became a Republic and established
Orders, decorations, and medals of Guyana
Orders,_decorations,_and_medals_of_Guyana
Species of cockroach
Blaptica dubia, the dubia roach, orange-spotted roach, Guyana spotted roach, or Argentinian wood roach, is a medium-sized species of cockroach which grows
Blaptica_dubia
Guyanese cricketer (born 1994)
Shepherd (born 26 November 1994) is a Guyanese cricketer who plays for Guyana in domestic cricket and for West Indies in international cricket. He made
Romario_Shepherd
Guyana occurs within the northern part of the Guiana Shield. The Guiana Shield forms the northern part of the Amazonian Craton, the core of the South American
Geology_of_Guyana
ethnic group is being considered for merging. › The history of the Jews in Guyana goes as far back as the 1600s. Representation has always been low, and by
History_of_the_Jews_in_Guyana
Leader of Guyana from 1964 to 1985
Republic of Guyana from 1964 until his death in 1985. He served as Premier of British Guiana from 1964 to 1966, Prime Minister of Guyana from 1964 to
Forbes_Burnham
The regions of Guyana are divided into three types of councils: municipal or town councils, neighbourhood democratic councils and Amerindian villages.
Neighbourhood Councils of Guyana
Neighbourhood_Councils_of_Guyana
GUYANA
GUYANA
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin; possibly an altered form of Irish Doyle. Compare Dyal.Name found among people of Indian origin in Guyana and Trinidad : altered spelling of Dayal. This spelling is found in Indian names occasionally when -dial is the final element of a compound personal name.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; perhaps a variant of Garneys, itself a variant of Garniss (see Garness 2).Name of unknown etymology found among people of Indian origin in Guyana and Trinidad.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : presumably a patronymic from a Middle English survival of Old English Ramm ‘ram’ or Hrafn ‘raven’ as a personal name.Name found among people of Indian origin in Guyana and Trinidad : probably from the personal name Ram and the English suffix -son.
GUYANA
GUYANA
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Parsi
Desire; Wish; Broken-hearted; Sad
Girl/Female
Australian, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Modern, Telugu
Princess
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, French, Greek
Foliage; Green Branch; Leaf; Greenery
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Goddess Parvati; Bright
Boy/Male
British, English, Hindu, Indian
Friend; Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
American, Hindu, Indian, Sikh
Champion; A Beautiful Bird
Male
Arthurian
, (young warrior); a knight.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Investigator
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord of Ganesha
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian, Kannada
Lovely
GUYANA
GUYANA
GUYANA
GUYANA
GUYANA