Guyana

Special Notice

Up-to-date travel information as it relates to Guyana is available on the GOV.UK website.

Introduction

Summary

Formerly British Guiana. Independent republic in South America. A member of the Commonwealth. Member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Cities

Capital: Georgetown

Principal Ports

Georgetown

Population

808,726

International Country Code

GY

Language(s)

English, Amerindian dialects, Caribbean Hindustani and Creole.

Weights and Measures

Metric system

Electricity Supply

240V, 60Hz. (Inside the capital city of Georgetown, both 120V and 240V at either 50 or 60Hz are used — 50Hz is the most common).

International Direct Dialling Code

00 592

Time

4 hours behind GMT.