People of Guyana

Population	769,095 (2007 estimate)
Population density	3.9 persons per sq km 10 persons per sq mi (2007 estimate)
Urban population distribution	39 percent (2005 estimate)
Rural population distribution	61 percent (2005 estimate)
Largest city, with population	Georgetown, 275,000 (1999 estimate)
Official language	English
Chief religious affiliations	Hindu, 33 percent Protestant, 20 percent Roman Catholic, 10 percent
Life expectancy	66.2 years (2007 estimate)
Infant mortality rate	31 deaths per 1,000 live births (2007 estimate)
Literacy rate	99 percent (2005 estimate)