Guyana

At a Glance

Guyana is a South American country on the Atlantic coast with a vast interior of Amazonian jungle, savanna, and some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, including Kaieteur Falls, which drops nearly five times the height of Niagara. The culture is a Creole blend of African, Indian, Amerindian, and European influences that makes it culturally unlike any of its South American neighbours. It suits wildlife enthusiasts and those drawn to the genuinely unexplored.

• Discovered massive offshore oil in 2015 — now one of the fastest-growing economies globally.
• Only South American country with cricket as a major sport, legacy of British colonial rule.
• Largest country in South America with English as official language.