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 …

Nov 9, 2025 · 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, …

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.

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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 …

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.

Nov 7, 2021 · Guyana, one of South America's poorest countries, is under severe threat by rising seas. That had made it a champion of climate action, but it all changed when ExxonMobil …

Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana are the only South American nations outside of Spanish / Portuguese area. Spanish, English, Dutch, French, and Portuguese are spoken in the …

Nov 8, 2025 · Today Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past. It is the only English-speaking country of South America.