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Guyana quiz
Guyana is in 6 quizzes: the Americas map, 2 trivia questions, outline, one Explorer photo and flag. Georgetown is the capital.
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7 questions about Guyana only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Guyana at a glance
| Capital | Georgetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | The Americas |
| Location | Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela |
| Population | 794,000 (2024 estimate), 162nd of 196 |
| Area | 214,969 km², 81st of 196 |
| People per km² | 3.7 |
| Land borders | Brazil (1,308 km), Suriname (836 km), Venezuela (789 km) |
| Coastline | 459 km |
| Highest point | Laberintos del Norte on Mount Roraima, 2,775 m |
| Official language | English |
| Currency | Guyanese dollar |
| Flag colours | green, red, yellow, black and white |
| Independence | 1966, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +592 |
| Terrain | Mostly rolling highlands; low coastal plain; savanna in south |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to August, November to January) |
| Where the name comes from | The name is derived from Guiana, the original name for the region that included British Guiana, Dutch Guiana, and French Guiana; the name Guiana may be derived from a local term meaning "Land of Water" (referring to the area's multitude of rivers and streams) |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 3 land neighbours, Brazil shares the longest border with Guyana (1,308 km) and Venezuela the shortest (789 km); there are also 459 km of coast. Guyana is 81st in the world by area but 162nd by population, so there are only 3.7 people per km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
A 226-metre single-drop waterfall, four times the height of Niagara.
Photo: Bill Cameron / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
2| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mount Roraima, a flat-topped mountain, sits where Venezuela, Guyana and which other country meet? | Brazil |
| What is the official language of Guyana? | English |
Where Guyana trips people up
Guyana is shown with Suriname, Brazil and Venezuela for the flag. Guyana's shape is shown beside Suriname, Venezuela and Colombia. Suriname and Venezuela are on both lists.
One trivia question is “Mount Roraima, a flat-topped mountain, sits where Venezuela, Guyana and which other country meet?” (Brazil). Then: “What is the official language of Guyana?” (English). Explorer has one Guyana photo: Kaieteur Falls.
Every Guyana question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown.
Which continent is Guyana in?
Guyana is in the Americas.
What is the population of Guyana?
About 794,000 (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Guyana?
Guyana borders Brazil, Suriname and Venezuela.
What is the highest point in Guyana?
Laberintos del Norte on Mount Roraima, at 2,775 m.