Guyana
Location: Northern South America, bordered by Venezuela on the
West, Suriname on the East, Brazil on the South
Area: 83,000 square miles
Population: 800,000
Government: Republic
Largest city: Georgetown (capital)
Languages: English, Amerindian dialects
Ethnic groups: East Indian 51%, African descent and mixed 43%
Religions: Christian, Hindu, Muslim
Chief industries: Agriculture, mining, textiles
Chief crops: Sugar, rice, citrus fruits
Minerals: Bauxite, gold, diamonds
Leading exports: Sugar, bauxite, rice, gold, timber
Leading imports: Oil, machinery, foodstuffs
Monetary unit: Dollar