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Guyana
Facts at a Glance
Population
The Population in Guyana in 2003 was estimated by the United Nations at 751,000 inhabitants.
The Population in Guyana in 2003 was estimated by the United Nations at 751,000 inhabitants.
Political System
Under the constitution, adopted in 1980, legislative power is held by the unicameral National Assembly which has 65 members. Of these, 53 are elected by national popular vote under a system of proportional representation; the other 12 are delegated by local councils. Executive power is held by the President, who leads the majority party in the Assembly. The President appoints and leads a Cabinet of Ministers responsible to parliament.
Under the constitution, adopted in 1980, legislative power is held by the unicameral National Assembly which has 65 members. Of these, 53 are elected by national popular vote under a system of proportional representation; the other 12 are delegated by local councils. Executive power is held by the President, who leads the majority party in the Assembly. The President appoints and leads a Cabinet of Ministers responsible to parliament.
Religion
50% Christian, 33% Hindu, less than 10% Muslim. Substantial numbers of the population also practice Rastafarianism and the traditional Caribbean religion known as Obeah, either exclusively or in conjunction with the practice of other faiths.
50% Christian, 33% Hindu, less than 10% Muslim. Substantial numbers of the population also practice Rastafarianism and the traditional Caribbean religion known as Obeah, either exclusively or in conjunction with the practice of other faiths.
Currency
Guyanese Dollar (GYD; symbol G$) = 100 cents.
Notes are in denominations of G$1,000, 500, 100 and 20. Coins are in denominations of G$ 10,5 and 1. US Dollars are widely accepted throughout Guyana.
Guyanese Dollar (GYD; symbol G$) = 100 cents.
Notes are in denominations of G$1,000, 500, 100 and 20. Coins are in denominations of G$ 10,5 and 1. US Dollars are widely accepted throughout Guyana.
Visa & Documents
All visitors require passports. Visa are necessary with the exception of the following: Commonwealth countries, USA, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Japan, Korea.
Visitors are advised to check with the nearest embassy, consulate or travel agent.
All visitors require passports. Visa are necessary with the exception of the following: Commonwealth countries, USA, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Japan, Korea.
Visitors are advised to check with the nearest embassy, consulate or travel agent.