Guyana

One People, One Nation, One Destiny

 

General

Population: 748,486 (2010)
Land Area: 214,970 sq km
Natural Resources: Bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish
Capital: Georgetown
Political System: Republic
State Leader: Bharrat Jagdeo (1999)
Head of Government: Sam Hinds (1992)
Languages: English, Amerindian dialects, Creole, Caribbean Hindustani, Urdu
Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Major Religions: Christian 50%, Hindu 35%, Muslim 10%, Other 5%
Major Ethnicities: East Indian 43,5%, African 30,2%, Mixed 16,7%, Amerindian 9,2%, Other 0,4%
Life Expectancy: 66,68 years (2009)

Economy

GDP: 1,21 billion (2009)
GDP Per Capita: 3,800 (2009)
GDP Growth Rate: -1,7% (2009)
GDP Structure: Agriculture 24,5%, Industry 23,6%, Services 51,9% (2009)
Labour Force By Occupation: NA
Industries: Bauxite, sugar, rice milling, timber, textiles, gold mining
Agriculture Products: Sugarcane, rice, shrimp, fish, vegetables oils; beef, pork, poultry, dairy products
Tourism Revenue: 30 million (2004)
Unemployment Rate: 11% (2007)

Military

Army Size: 1 100 (2004)
Budget: 1,8% of GDP (2006)

Current Situation

 

Guyana is located in South America. Guyana is bordered by Brazil, Suriname and Venezuela. Guyana's economy is mostly based on economy. Guyana lacks infrastructure and has a skilled-labour supply problem. Guyana is forecasting GDP growth throughout the global economic downturn.

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Sources

CIA World Factbook: Guyana
Wikipedia: Guyana