Guyana
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Flag Description
Green, with a red isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) superimposed on a long, yellow arrowhead; there is a narrow, black border between the red and yellow, and a narrow, white border between the yellow and the green.

Currency
Guyanese dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is December 5, 2008. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Northern south america, bordering the north atlantic ocean, between suriname and venezuela.

Climate
Tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (may to mid-august, mid-november to mid-january).

Terrain
Mostly rolling highlands; low coastal plain; savanna in south.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Roraima 2,835 m.

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Guyana

This is a map of Guyana. The map illustrates the location of Georgetown and its proximity to Mabaruma, Linden, Lethem, and the North Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Venezuela / Suriname / Brazil

Guyana News:
New rainforest species revealed
Expedition to the pristine rainforest of Guyana reveals species unknown to science
Guyana gunmen kill 12 in attack
Twelve people, including three policemen, are killed by gunmen in an attack on a small town in Guyana.

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