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Guyana

Guyana is a country in the Americas that is home to 790,000 people. It is also home to 11 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 4 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 5 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, English, is the official language of the country.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    790,000

    people

    11

    living languages

    89%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 0
    2. 2
    3. 9
    4. 4

Guyana has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.