nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
Hindu 28.4%, Pentecostal 16.9%, Roman Catholic 8.1%, Anglican 6.9%, Seventh Day Adventist 5%, Methodist 1.7%, Jehovah Witness 1.1%, other Christian 17.7%, Muslim 7.2%, other 4.3%, none 4.3% (2002 census)
Languages
Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects
English, Amerindian dialects, Creole, Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Urdu
Exports
petroleum, bauxite and aluminum, steel, chemicals, agricultural products, basic manufactures
bolivars (VEB) per US dollar - 2.147 (2008 est.), 2,147 (2007), 2,147 (2006), 2,089.8 (2005), 1,891.3 (2004) note: On 1 January 2008 Venezuela revalued its currency with 1000 old bolivares equal to 1 new bolivar
Guyanese dollars (GYD) per US dollar - 203.86 (2008 est.), 201.89 (2007), 200.28 (2006), 200.79 (2005), 198.31 (2004)
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
1.200%
1.800%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
1
0
Location
Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana
Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela
Area
912,050 km sq
214,969 km sq
Coastline
2,800 km
459 km
Climate
tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to August, November to January)
