The Co‑operative Republic of Guyana is an independent nation located on the north coast of South America just east of Venezuela. Colonized initially by the Dutch, it was conquered by the British during the Napoleonic Wars and became the colony of British Guiana in 1831. The country gained its independence in 1966. The coastline of Guyana is 459 km (285 mi) long, oriented northwest to southeast; it has mostly a low, sandy or marshy shoreline. Georgetown, the national capital and major port, is also the site of the country's one traditional lighthouse. New Amsterdam is the second international port. English is the official language, although a regional creole language is spoken. Aids to navigation in Guyana are presumably operated by the Guyana Transport and Harbours Department. ARLHS numbers are from the ARLHS World List of Lights. Admiralty numbers are from volume J of the Admiralty List of Lights & Fog Signals. U.S. NGA numbers are from Publication 110.
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![]() Berbice Entrance Range Rear Light, New Amsterdam, January 2013 photo copyright Capt. Peter Mosselberger; used by permission |
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Posted July 7, 2003. Checked and revised June 12, 2024. Lighthouses: 7. Site copyright 2024 Russ Rowlett and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.