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Guyana: Things to Know Before Visiting the Country

All the useful information for traveling in Guyana. The main cities, currency, airports, the capital, and essential tips to visit Guyana without being caught unprepared.

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Guyana Overview

  • Country: Guyana
  • Area: 215,083 km²
  • Capital: Georgetown
  • Population: 749,190 inhabitants
  • Language: English, Creole English, Indian languages
  • Religion: Hindus 33.9%, Protestants 18.7%, Catholics 11.5%
  • Government: Presidential Republic
  • Major cities: Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Barima-Waini

Useful Information About Guyana

  • Currency: Guyana Dollar
  • International dialing code: 00592
  • International vehicle registration: GUY
  • Driving side: left
  • Entry documents: Passport with visa
  • Required vaccination: Yellow fever vaccination (mandatory)
  • Electricity: 240v
  • Measurement system: Imperial system
  • Time zones: -4
  • Fixed-date holidays: February 23 Republic Day (in 1970, sovereign democratic state within the British Commonwealth), May 26 Independence Day (granted by Great Britain in 1966, British Guiana became Guyana).
  • Climate: Equatorial climate in the North, tropical climate in the South
  • Average temperatures: 27°C (26.5°C in winter, 27°C in summer)
  • Transportation: Georgetown and most coastal cities are connected by minibuses and shared taxis. Guyana’s road network is very limited. Conversely, the river transport system is highly developed.
  • Airports: Georgetown/Timehri

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