Guyana is a sovereign state on the northern mainland of South America.
With 215,000 square kilometres (83,000 sq mi), Guyana is the fourth-smallest country on mainland South America after Uruguay, Suriname and French Guiana.
The main economic activities in Guyana are agriculture (production of rice and Demerara sugar), bauxite mining, gold mining, timber, shrimp fishing and minerals.
Chronic problems include a shortage of skilled labour and a deficient infrastructure.
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country.