For administrative purposes, Guyana is divided into 10 regions, each headed by a chairman who presides over a regional democratic council. Local communities are administered by village or city councils. The regions are Barima-Waini, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Demerara-Mahaica, East Berbice-Corentyne, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Mahaica-Berbice, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Demerara-Berbice and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.
Guyana currency is the monetary unit and medium of exchange for goods and services in Guyana. The official currency of Guyana is Guyanese Dollar, which is abbreviated as GYD.
The territory controlled by Guyana lies between latitudes 1° and 9°N, and longitudes 56° and 62°W.