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Neighboring Countries of Guyana

Q: Which is the longest border of Guyana?

The longest land border of Guyana is with Brazil (1,308 km); the shortest is with Venezuela (789 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Guyana?

The land borders of Guyana total 2,933 km. By number of neighbours Guyana ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Guyana shares land borders with 3 countries: Brazil (1,308 km), Suriname (836 km) and Venezuela (789 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)

2,933 km

Total land borders

459 km

Coastline

214,969

Area in km²

Guyana
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Countries bordering Guyana

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Guyana citizens
Brazil	1,308 km	Brasília	Visa-free · 90 days
Suriname	836 km	Paramaribo	Freedom of movement
Venezuela	789 km	Caracas	Visa required

Brazil accounts for 45% of Guyana's 2,933 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Guyana

Location

Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela

Area

214,969 km² — slightly smaller than Idaho; almost twice the size of Tennessee

Terrain

Mostly rolling highlands; low coastal plain; savanna in south

Climate

Tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to August, November to January)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Laberintos del Norte on Mount Roraima 2,775 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 207 m.

Natural resources

Bauxite, gold, diamonds, hardwood timber, shrimp, fish

Natural hazards

Flash flood threat during rainy seasons

Good to know

The third-smallest country in South America after Suriname and Uruguay; contains some of the largest unspoiled rainforests on the continent

Neighbours of Guyana's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 3 neighbours in Americas

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Guyana

How many countries border Guyana?

Guyana shares land borders with 3 countries: Brazil (1,308 km), Suriname (836 km) and Venezuela (789 km).

Which is the longest border of Guyana?

The longest land border of Guyana is with Brazil (1,308 km); the shortest is with Venezuela (789 km).

Is Guyana landlocked?

No. Guyana has 459 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Guyana?

The land borders of Guyana total 2,933 km. By number of neighbours Guyana ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Guyana citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Guyana citizens can visit 2 of 3 neighbouring countries visa-free: Brazil and Suriname.

What is the highest point of Guyana?

Laberintos del Norte on Mount Roraima 2,775 m. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).