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 …

Dec 12, 2025 · Present-day Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past and its reactions to that past. It is the only English-speaking country of South America.

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Guyana’s national motto, “One People, One Nation, One Destiny,” reflects its remarkable diversity. With six distinct ethnic groups, Afro-Guyanese, Indo-Guyanese, Indigenous peoples, …

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 River in the east.

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 …

Jun 12, 2024 · A multicultural, vibrant country teeming with wildlife, Guyana is off the main tourist radar. Here's all you need to know to make your visit a reality.

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 …

1 day ago · At midnight on December 31, Guyana concluded its two-year term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council, release from the Office of the President …

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 …