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GuyanaINTRODUCTION A combination of the Caribbean and South America, Guyana stretches 450 miles from the Atlantic coastline, into the dense equatorial forest and the broad savanna of the Rupununi. It is also South America's only English speaking country. Guyana's capital city is Georgetown. Other cities include: HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Climate: The climate in Guyana is typical of South America and boasts hot humid days and cooler evenings. Capital: Georgetown Languages: English,Creole, Hindi and Urdu Currency: Guyanese Dollar - Currently 1 GYD = 0.0051 USD Time Zone: UTC-4 Power: 240 V, 60 Hz ATTRACTIONS Guyana is dominated by mighty rivers such as the Demerara, the Berbice, and the Essequibo, which provides essential highways into the rain forests and jungles of the interior. Another attraction is Kaieteur Falls, where the 400-feet Potaro River plunges 741 feet downward from the Pakaraima Plateau. It is one of the world's great waterfalls and a gorgeous sight to behold. You should also plan to visit the beautiful Orinduik Falls, the Marshall Falls, the Kaieteur Gorge, and the remote Mount Roraima, which was the inspiration for Conan Doyle's movie, "Lost World." RESTAURANTS NIGHTLIFE LODGING PERSONAL STORIES 
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