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Guyana
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Climate: |
Lying
near the equator, Guyana has a tropical climate, and
temperatures do not vary much throughout the year. The
year has two wet seasons, from December to early
February and from late April to mid-August. |
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Language: |
English
is the official language of Guyana and used, for
example, in its schools. In addition, Cariban languages
are spoken by a small minority, while Guyanese Creole is
widely spoken. |
| Currency: |
The Guyana dollar consists of 100 cents
(29.96 Guyana dollars equal U.S.$1; 1990). The Bank of
Guyana, established in 1965, is the central bank. |
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Visas: |
http://www.guyana.visahq.com |
| Population: |
Guyana is the third-smallest independent
state on the mainland of South America (after Uruguay
and Suriname). Its population is approximately 770,000. |
| Capital City: |
Georgetown, estimated population
239,227, is the capital and largest city of Guyana,
located in the Demerara-Mahaica region. |
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