Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Latin America |
| Capital: | Georgetown |
| Population: | 819,594 |
| % Urban: | 26.9 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 27.9 % |
| Official Language: | English; Creole used by 90% of the population |
| Languages: | 19 |
| Literacy Rate: | 89 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 65.7 yrs (187/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 108 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 52.7 % |
| % Evangelical: | 19.8 % |
| Largest Religion: | Christian |
| % Largest Religion: | 52.7 % |
| People Groups: | 21 |
| Least Reached People Groups: | 1 |
| % Unevangelized: | 18 % |
Guyana
Guyana faces various threats. Venezuela and Suriname both claim large parts of Guyana’s land. The two main political parties divide along racial lines (Indo-Guyanese versus Afro-Guyanese). The land is rich in biodiversity and natural resources, but is at risk of exploitation by foreign companies and interests. Due to a lack of economic opportunities, many people emigrated, including many of the most talented. Pray for hope to come to Guyana, and for the gospel to transform society.
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