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Guyana Capital: Georgetown Population: 767,245 The Geography of Guyana Total Size: 214,970 square km Size Comparison: slightly smaller than Idaho Geographical Coordinates: 5 00 N, 59 00 W World Region: South America General Terrain: mostly rolling highlands; low coastal plain; savanna in south Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Mount Roraima 2,835 m Climate: tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to August, November to January) The People of Guyana Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: English, Amerindian dialects, Creole, Hindi, Urdu Independence: 26 May 1966 (from UK) National Holiday: Republic Day, 23 February (1970) Nationality: Guyanese (singular and plural) Religions: Christian 50%, Hindu 35%, Muslim 10%, other 5% Economy of Guyana Major Industries: bauxite, sugar, rice milling, timber, textiles, gold mining Agricultural Products: sugarcane, rice, wheat, vegetable oils; beef, pork, poultry, dairy products; fish, shrimp Natural Resources: bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish Major Exports: sugar, gold, bauxite/alumina, rice, shrimp, molasses, rum, timber Major Imports: manufactures, machinery, petroleum, food Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD) National GDP: $3,549,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $587,200,000 Brief History of Guyana: Originally a Dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 Guyana had become a British possession. The abolition of slavery led to black settlement of urban areas and the importation of indentured servants from India to work the sugar plantations. This ethnocultural divide has persisted and has led to turbulent politics. Guyana achieved independence from the UK in 1966, and since then it has been ruled mostly by socialist-oriented governments. In 1992, Cheddi JAGAN was elected president in what is considered the country's first free and fair election since independence. After his death five years later, his wife, Jane JAGAN, became president but resigned in 1999 due to poor health. Her successor, Bharrat JAGDEO, was reelected in 2001. Back to Geography Home Page

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