About Guyana, South America

After achieving its independence from Britain in 1966, Guyana became an independent Republic in 1970.  Being the only English speaking country in South America, Guyana was in an excellent position to welcome foreign involvement in the exploration of the country’s vast natural resources.  With the government’s adoption of a mining friendly environment, the Country soon became a great place of exploration opportunity.
Over the past thirty years, gold has become a major economic export for Guyana.  The discovery of the Omai Gold Mine in the 1990s established the massive opportunities that exist for gold in Guyana.  Within the last twenty years, large to small scale mining companies have established themselves within the Country.  And with this commitment towards exploration from these North American companies, the Country is able to benefit not only from the exploration of gold, but also the production of gold itself.

Country Statistics:

Full name: Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Population: 761,400 (UN, 2010)
Capital: Georgetown
Area: 214,969 sq km (83,000 sq miles)
Major languages: English, indigenous languages, Creole, Hindi, Urdu
Major religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Life expectancy: 66 years (men), 72 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Guyanese dollar (G$) = 100 cents
Main exports: Bauxite and alumina, sugar, gold, rice, shrimp, molasses, rum, timber
Climate: The climate in Guyana is tropical – humid and warm most of the year.  The average temperatures range between 75°F and 87°F (24°C and 31° C).  Two rainy seasons occur -  May to July and again December to February, with the average annual rainfall of 91 inches (231 cm).
Government: Republic within the Commonwealth
President: Bharrat Jagdao