Guyana, on South America’s northern coast, is a rainforest-rich nation with Georgetown’s wooden colonial charm as its capital. English-speaking with Caribbean ties, it’s poised for an oil boom, though sugar and gold remain staples. Its diverse population—Indo-Guyanese, Afro-Guyanese, Amerindian—fuels a lively mix of cricket, chutney music, and pepperpot stew. Guyana’s pristine interior and Kaieteur Falls beckon adventurers.