Guy·a·na [ gee ánnə, gee nə ]country on the North Atlantic coast of South America bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, and Suriname. It became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1966. Venezuela claims Guyana's territory west of the Essequibo river. Languages: English. Currency: Guyana dollar. Capital: Georgetown. Population: 772,298 (2009 estimate).
Area: 214,969 sq km (83,000 sq mi) Official name Cooperative Republic of Guyana
