The territory controlled by Guyana lies between latitudes 1° and 9°N, and longitudes 56° and 62°W.
Christianity and Hinduism are the dominant religions in Guyana. Data from a 2002 census on religious affiliation indicates that approximately 57 percent of the population is Christian. The composition of that population is:
In future Guyana may bring many positive surprises - this country is little explored and may hide unique natural monuments unknown to the people. For most part Guyana consists of unspoilt nature - wast expanses of tropical forests, savannah, mountains.