Guyana is a country in South America, South America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Guyana that most people don't know.
Guyana's Kaieteur Falls drops 226 metres in a single plunge — five times higher than Niagara and the world's most powerful waterfall by volume. It is the only English-speaking country in South America and 87% of its territory is untouched Amazonian rainforest.
Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America.
Kaieteur Falls is the world's most powerful waterfall by volume.
87% of Guyana's territory is pristine Amazonian rainforest.
Guyana recently became one of the world's fastest growing economies after oil discoveries.
Guyana's Kaieteur Falls drops 226 metres in a single plunge — five times higher than Niagara and the world's most powerful waterfall by volume. It is the only English-speaking country in South America and 87% of its territory is untouched Amazonian rainforest.
Guyana is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
World's most powerful waterfall — 226m drop surrounded by pristine Amazonian rainforest
One of the world's last pristine tropical rainforests — jaguars, giant otters and harpy eagles
A unique city of Victorian wooden architecture — the wooden city of the Caribbean
Vast grasslands dotted with indigenous villages and black caiman in the Amazon headwaters
Guyana's Kaieteur Falls drops 226 metres in a single plunge — five times higher than Niagara and the world's most powerful waterfall by volume. It is the only English-speaking country in South America and 87% of its territory is untouched Amazonian rainforest.
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
Guyana has a population of approximately 787K.
The official language of Guyana is English.
Guyana gained independence in 1966.
Guyana uses the Guyanese Dollar (GYD).