Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Guyana  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Co-operative Republic of Guyana | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | South America | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Georgetown | Riga |
Latitude  | 4° 0′ 0″ N | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 58° 0′ 0″ W | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Guyana is 214,969 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Guyana is bigger than Latvia by 150,380 sq km. Guyana is around 3.33 times bigger than Latvia.
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 214,969 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 150,380 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 83,000 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 58,062 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 8.4 % | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Georgetown | Riga |
Demonyms  | Guyanese | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | English | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 54.2 % | 64 % |
The people of Guyana are called Guyanese, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Guyanese dollar | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | GYD | EUR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +592 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .gy | .lv |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | GY | LV |
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | Jaguar | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | Hoatzin | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Victoria amazonica | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Cricket | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Yellow and green | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:35 AM | 08:35 AM |
Timezones  | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-4 (Atlantic Standard Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Guyana is [01:35 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Latvia is [08:35 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Guyana is [ 7 hours ] behind of Latvia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Guyana as of 2023 is estimated to be around 813,834, and the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Guyana had 1,067,916 less people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Guyana is 0.86% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 19.5 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.6 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.86 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Georgetown | Rīga |
Current Time | 01:35 AM | 08:35 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 25.28 Degree Celsius | 2.24 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.39 km/hr, 79 Degree | 7.72 km/hr, 350 Degree |
Humidity  | 90 % | 89 % |
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.37 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 331.25 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 203.31 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 22.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (171 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 25 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 15.2 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 40.28 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.62 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Guyana, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 171 people per 100,000 people in Guyana, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Guyana, spent [ 4.94% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Guyana | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 28.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 5.35 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Guyana, are 1.17 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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