News: Non Traditional Agricultural Products Guyana's Next Agricultural Frontier

Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America which lies conveniently on the north eastern coast of the continent. Most of Guyana’s populace resides along a narrow strip of rich agricultural land bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Over 85 percent of Guyana’s interior is covered with rich tropical rainforest and diverse eco systems, which are well endowed with an abundance of natural resources ready for profitable utilisation.

Area: 215,000 sq. Km/ 83,000 sq. miles
Population: 760,000 (estimated)
Capital: Georgetown
Language: English
Time: 4 Hours behind GMT
1 Hour ahead of EST.
Climate: Hot and wet.
General daytime temperature is 29C
and nights may be 23C.
Two wet and two dry seasons
in coastal areas.
Airport: Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Currency: Guyana Dollar
US Dollar widely accepted
Exchange: G$202 to US$1
Electricity: 110 & 220 volt

General Travel Advice: Visa necessary except for Commonwealth countries, USA, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Japan and Korea.

Main Towns: Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Rose Hall, Corriverton, Linden, Anna Regina

Culture: Traditionally Guyana, a former British colony has had strong historical ties with the English speaking Caribbean. The Legal and Judicial Systems are British based.