Capital of Guyana: Georgetown — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown. Guyana sits in South America, has a population of 808,726, and uses the GYD. Official languages include English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Georgetown
- Continent: South America
- Population: ~808,726
- Area: 214,969 km²
- Population density: 3.8 people per km²
- Official language: English
- Currency: GYD
- ISO code: GY
How big is Guyana?
By population, Guyana ranks 162nd in the world, holding roughly 0.01% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 83rd.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Guyana has 3.8 people per square kilometre, which is far below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within South America, Guyana is the 11th most populous country of 12.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Guyana in population are Bhutan (782,455) and Comoros (836,774).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Belarus (207,600 km²) and Kyrgyzstan (199,951 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Guyana uses the GYD, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
How to remember Guyana
Georgetown is on the Atlantic coast, in the Demerara-Mahaica region. For the flag, picture a golden arrow flying across a green forest.
The flag of Guyana: green, yellow, red, black and white
🇬🇾 The flag is the 'Golden Arrowhead': a green flag with a long yellow arrowhead edged in white, and a red triangle edged in black pointing in from the flagpole. Green stands for the forests, yellow for mineral wealth and a bright future, white for the rivers, red for zeal and sacrifice, and black for perseverance.
Region and neighbours
Guyana is a country on the north Atlantic coast of South America, between Venezuela and Suriname, with Brazil to the south. It shares land borders with 3 countries: Venezuela, Brazil and Suriname.
- Venezuela 🇻🇪 — capital Caracas
- Brazil 🇧🇷 — capital BrasÃlia
- Suriname 🇸🇷 — capital Paramaribo
Three facts about Guyana
- Guyana is the only South American country where English is the official language.
- Kaieteur Falls is one of the world's most powerful waterfalls.
- According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the name Guyana comes from an Indigenous Amerindian language and means 'land of many waters'.
Sources: Wikipedia: Guyana, Wikipedia: Flag of Guyana, Wikipedia: Georgetown, Guyana, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Guyana
- South American capitals quiz — match Guyana to Georgetown
- South American flags quiz — spot the Guyana flag among its neighbours
Guyana capital quiz
What is the capital of Guyana 🇬🇾?
- Georgetown
- BrasÃlia
- Caracas
- Lima
Show answer
Georgetown
What is the capital of Suriname 🇸🇷?
- BrasÃlia
- Paramaribo
- Quito
- Buenos Aires
Show answer
Paramaribo
What is the capital of Uruguay 🇺🇾?
- Buenos Aires
- Caracas
- Montevideo
- BrasÃlia
Show answer
Montevideo
What is the capital of Paraguay 🇵🇾?
- BrasÃlia
- Asunción
- Santiago
- Quito
Show answer
Asunción
What is the capital of Bolivia 🇧🇴?
- Quito
- Sucre
- Montevideo
- Paramaribo
Show answer
Sucre
Guyana in South America
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Peru.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — South America is the block Guyana belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Guyana.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
What is the population of Guyana?
About 808,726, making it the 162nd most populous country in the world.
How big is Guyana?
214,969 square kilometres, ranking 83rd by land area, at a density of 3.8 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Guyana use?
The GYD, which no other country uses.
What are the colours of the Guyana flag?
The flag of Guyana is the 'Golden Arrowhead': a green flag with a long yellow arrowhead edged in white, and a red triangle edged in black pointing in from the flagpole. Green stands for the forests, yellow for mineral wealth and a bright future, white for the rivers, red for zeal and sacrifice, and black for perseverance.
Which countries border Guyana?
Guyana shares land borders with Venezuela, Brazil and Suriname.
How can I remember the capital of Guyana?
Georgetown is on the Atlantic coast, in the Demerara-Mahaica region. For the flag, picture a golden arrow flying across a green forest.
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