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 creole. Guyana …

6 days ago · It is the only English-speaking country of South America. Since Guyana gained its independence in 1966, the country’s chief economic assets have been its natural resources, mainly …

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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 UK in 1966, …

3 days ago · 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.

A proud member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Guyana brings together the soul of the tropics with the spirit of the Amazon. Guyana’s national motto, “One People, One Nation, One …

4 days ago · Guyana’s regional and geopolitical importance is rising, underscored by high-level U.S. engagement; its proximity to Venezuela, the Caribbean, and Latin America; and its role as an English …

Nov 18, 2025 · Today Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past. It is the only English-speaking country of South America.

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.

Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America, that identifies with the Caribbean and was once part of the historic British West Indies. …