Guyana
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Capital
Georgetown
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Local time
17:59
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Population
748 486
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+592
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Currency
$ GYD (dollar)
Guyana
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Capital
Georgetown
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Local time
17:59
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Population
748 486
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+592
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Currency
$ GYD (dollar)
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Average Salary
$ 209
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Petrol price
€ 1.15 pl
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Precipitation
2 387mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
214 970 km2
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Protected Area
9%
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Forest Area
84%
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Agricultural area
8%
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Annual air passengers
247 780
Population
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Ethnicity
East Indian - 50 %
black - 36 %
Amerindian - 7 %
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Religion
Christian - 50 %
Hindu - 35 %
Islam - 10 %
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Literacy rates
85.6%
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Languages
English
Amerindian dialects
Creole
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Armed Forces
3 400
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Murders
19 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
8.6 l/person
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Diabetes
11.2%
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Malaria
41%
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Tuberculosis
93 per 100k
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HIV
1.6%
Economy
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Industries
bauxite, sugar, rice milling, timber, textiles, gold mining
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Agriculture
sugarcane, rice, edible oils, beef, pork, poultry, shrimp, fish
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Natural Resources
bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish
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Natural Resources
bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish
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Renewable Energy
24%
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CO2 Emissions
2 010kt
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Ease of Business
126 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
17
What not to do when visiting Guyana
Guyana Don’t forget to shake hands and maintain direct eye contact when greeting (men). Slight touches on the arm or elbow are acceptable (same sex).
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Guyana Don’t expect Guyanese to be indirect communicators - they are known to be very direct and to the point. Honest is appreciated and expected.
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Guyana Don’t be surprised by a fair amount of touching during conversations - it’s common, but only between the same sexes.
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Did you know?
Guyana is the only country in South America that hasn’t had a military coup and is also home to the most Hindus out of any South American country.
South America Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Guyana Don't show the affection of same-sex relations - it’s criminalised.
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Guyana Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Guyana Don’t be an easy target for pickpockets and petty crimes in touristic places - watch your valuables and never leave anything unattended. Keep a low profile and don’t show or wear expensive things.
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Guyana Don’t drink tap water - use bottled one instead.
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Tell us your experience
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South America Don't be surprised with unpunctuality - up to 30 mins late is nothing unusual.
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