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A Brief Description

Archeological evidence indicates that the wandering Amerindians migrated to South America from the Caribbean, inhabiting many of the continent's coastal lands, including present-day Guyana.

The country was first discovered by European explorers at the very end of the 16th century, and it was the Dutch the subsequently began to build permanent settlements here in 1621, and shortly thereafter African slaves arrived in this new colony.

Over the next few centuries, Guyana history was punctuated by battles fought and won, possessions lost and regained, as the Spanish, French, Dutch and British wrangled for centuries to own this land.

After the last major war between England and Holland in 1803, Guyana is given to England, and its largest settlement is renamed, Georgetown.

Guyana remained a British colony until it finally gained its independence in 1966, and remains South America's only English speaking country.

Ruled into the early 1990s by socialist governments, today, with its state-controlled past left behind, it's aggressively moving into a free market system and a brighter, independent future.

Covered with rivers and a massive rain forest, it's a rugged, unspoiled country, with over 90% of its population living along the coastal areas.

Guyana is a land of great promise as it has many natural resources, including large tropical hardwood forests, plentiful fish and shrimping grounds, and a wide variety of mineral deposits, including gold, diamonds and semi-precious stones.

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Facts and Figures

Name Guyana

(long form) Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Population 765,300

Population & Density (all countries) here

Capital City Georgetown (250,000)

Currency Guyanese dollar (GYD)

Currency Converter here

Languages English, Amerindian, Creole, others

Flag here

National Day February 23

Religions Christian (50%), Hindu (35%), Muslim (10%), others

Geographic Coordinates

Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)

06º 46' N, 58º 10' W

Relative Location Guyana is positioned in the northern and westernhemisphere. It's located on the northern edge of South America, and bordered by Suriname, Brazil, Venezuela, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Land Statistics

Coastline 285 miles (459 km)

Land Areas

(land) 76,004 sq miles (196,850 sq km)

(water) 6,996 sq miles (18,120 sq km)

(TOTAL) 83,000 sq miles (214,970 sq km)

Land Area (all countries) here

Landforms Guyana can be divided into four main geographical regions; there's a narrow and swampy coastal plain, a hillier sandy region in the east; the (15,000 sq km) Rupununi Savannah of the south, and the tropical rain forests and interior highlands - central and west.

Guyana's mountain ranges include the Pakaraima, Kanuku and Acarai. Many of these relatively low mountains are fronted by steep cliffs; waterfalls are plentiful including the massive Kaieteur Falls. (picture here)

Guyana is a country replete with rivers; some flow in a northerly direction into the Atlantic Ocean, while those in the western parts of the country generally flow east into the Essequibo.

The five main rivers are the Essequibo, and the Berbice, Corentyne, Cuyun and Demerara.

Highest Pt. Mt, Roraima - 9,301 ft. (2,835 m)

Lowest Pt. Atlantic Ocean - 0 ft. (0 m)

Land Divisions 10 Regions, including Barima-Waini, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Demerara-Mahaica, East Berbice-Corentyne, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Mahaica-Berbice, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Demerara-Berbice and the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.

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Recommended Links

Guyana (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Guyana.org here

Guyana News here

Guyana Photos here

Guyana Presidential Website here

Guyana Tourism here

Guyana Tourism Association here

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Time and Weather

Climate Guyana is tropical, hot, humid and rainy, with very little variations in high and low temperatures.

Fortunately, the country of Guyana is right in the path of the northeast trade winds, and afternoon sea breezes bring cooling relief to the coastal areas, where most of the population lives.

There are two rainy seasons (May - June) and from (November - January); the west and northwest receive the highest amounts of precipitation, while the southeast rainfall is light.

The average daily high temperature in Georgetown is near 85° F, while the average lows hover in the mid 70s.

Traveler Info

Attractions: As a tourism destination, Guyana is a relatively unknown to most travelers, but those that venture in report this place to be an absolute paradise for adventure and nature lovers.

Major points-of-interest include any of the beautiful, wild rivers; stunning waterfalls, including Kaieteur Falls, the highest single drop waterfall in the world; beaches, including Shell Beach and its turtle nests; ruins of the Dutch forts, including Fort Nasau, Fort Island and Kyk-Over-Al; Georgetown, the capital city, and its botanical gardens, museums, zoo and the exotic shopping markets of Stabroek and Bourda.

On the negative side, travelers to Guyana are warned by many western government agencies to remain alert, especially in populated areas, and specifically in Georgetown and New Amsterdam, where crime, including carjackings, home invasions, kidnappings and robberies are somewhat common.

Country Dialing Code 592

Electricity Guyana uses 120/240 volts AC (50/60 Hz)

Electrical adapters, products and tips here

Travel Warnings here

Visa Information here

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