Guyana Postal Code

Guyana officially known as the Co-operative Republic of Guyana is a country located on the northern mainland of South America. It is bordered by Venezuela and Brazil on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Georgetown is the capital and the largest city of Guyana. The other major cities and towns in Guyana are Anna Regina, Bartica, Corriverton, Lethern, Linden, Mabaruma, New Amsterdam, Rose Hall, etc.

The official languages of the country in Guyana are English, Akawaio, Macushi, Waiwai, Arawak (Lokono), Patamona, Warrau, Carib, Wapishana, Pemon (Arekuna), and Mawayana, The other spoken languages in Guyana are Guyanese, Hindustani, Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, French, etc. Guyana is well known for its unique way of celebrating its festivals like Mashramani, Divali, Phagwah, Easter-International Food and Drink Fest, Independence Day, Youman Nabi, Eid-al-Adha, Christmas, Boxing Day, etc. Many foreigners or travelers also take part in the celebration and enjoy it.

The official name of the postal service in Guyana is Guyana Post Office Corporation. The postal service in Guyana was introduced in 1793 and the name Guyana Post Office Corporation was adopted on 1 January 1977. At first, there was so much controversy over the places which were registered under the postal code office, but then slowly every region in Guyana got its postal codes. The pin code is segregated in such a way that each of the postal codes is.

Land Area

Guyana has a total land area of 2,14,970 km2, which comes to around a total of 83,000 mi2. The territory of Guyana is divided into 10 regions. The names of the regions are Barima-Waini, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica, Mahaica-Berbice, East Berbice-Corentyne, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo and Upper Demerara-Berbice. These regions are divided into 27 neighborhood councils. It was further subdivided into cities, municipalities, towns, and villages.

Water Area

Guyana has major sources of water including groundwater, lakes, rainwater, rivers, snow, soil moisture springs, streams, water, waterfall, wetlands, etc. Guyana has more than four lakes and a few water bodies. Some water bodies have developed as tourist spots. Many water bodies are small in area and contain a minimum volume of water. Most of these water bodies are fresh water and very few are salt lakes.

Mountains

Guyana contains more than 296 named mountains. The highest peak is Monte Roraima which is about 2,718 meters (8,917 feet) and the most prominent mountain is Wei Assipu which is about 2,400 meters (7,870 feet). The other major mountains in Guyana are Monte Yakontipu, Maringma Tepui, Monte Apocaila, Mount Ayanganna, Monte Ulamitipu, Morakabang Mountain, Monte Caburai, Eboropu Mountain, Pikalid-Din, Kamakusa Mountain, Karowtipu Mountain, etc.

Postal Stamps

List of postal and courier services in Guyana :

• S.A.C. Packaging & Courier
• FedEx Office Guyana
• DHL Express Guyana
• PASpak Guyana
• Xpress Delivery Service Inc
• Kisskadee International Couriers
• Pas Cargo Guyana
• Cameron’s fast carriers & logistics