AMERICAS

🇬🇾 Guyana

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Advisory Level Level 3
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 215.00 GYD
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated May 12, 2025

About Guyana

Guyana

Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America. Georgetown is the capital of Guyana and is also the country's largest city. Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Venezuela to the west, and Suriname to the east. It is part of The Guianas.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Georgetown
Population 772,975
Area 214,969 km²
Language English
Currency Guyanese dollar
GDP/Capita $29,675

Travel Advisory

Level 3 Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Guyanese dollar (GYD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 215.00 GYD
GDP
$24.7B
GDP per Capita
$29,675

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 39,775 GYD
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
70.2 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Americas
Capital
Georgetown
Area
214,969 km²
Population
772,975
Timezone
UTC-04:00
Languages
English
Calling Code
+592
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
GY