FACTS

Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela

Area (only Total) total: 214,970 sq km

Climate: tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to August, November to January)

Terrain: mostly rolling highlands; low coastal plain; savanna in south

Population: 770,794

Main Language (only first): English

Government type: republic

Capital (Name): Georgetown

Capital (Time Difference): UTC-4

Independence: 26 May 1966 (from UK)

National holiday: Republic Day, 23 February (1970)