Guyana is characterized as being in the Caribbean Region.
Georgetown is the capital of Guyana , located in Region 4 , which is also known as the Demerara-Mahaica region . Guyana ( pronounced [ ɡaɪˈɑːnə ] or [ ɡaɪˈænə ] ) , officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana , is a sovereign state on the northern mainland of South America . It is , however , included in the Caribbean Region due to its strong cultural , historical , and political ties with other Anglo Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Community ( CARICOM ) .