Guyana - Learn, Explore and Travel

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Geography: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela


Climate: tropical; hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to mid-August, mid-November to mid-January)


Terrain: mostly rolling highlands; low coastal plain; savanna in south


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Capital of Guyana - Georgetown

Languages: English, Amerindian dialects, Creole, Hindi, Urdu


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Georgetown: Georgetown lies at the mouth of the Demerara River and features colonial architecture among some of its attractions. See the neoclassic Parliament Building which dates from 1833, and enjoy a stroll along the Avenue of the Republic which can be considered the core of the city. Other sights to see are the nearby Stabroek marketplace, the Museum of Guyana and the Botanical Gardens & Zoo. If you are looking to save a few dollars, you can find a place to stay around the Main Street area, which is also home to jazz clubs and inexpensive restaurants.

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Southwest of Georgetown is Bartica

Bartica: To the southwest of Georgetown is Bartica, which serves mostly as a mining town for locals and a base of operations for tourists travelling further inland with good swimming and local markets. Nearby Kyuk-Over-Al, where the Mazuruni and Cuyuni rivers meet, is home to a 1616 Dutch fortress, the nearby Marshall Falls. Close to 200 miles to the southwest is the massive Kaieteur Falls fed by Potaro River and tumbling 820 feet, Guyana's biggest attraction. To get to it you'll either have to take a 40 minute flight or a two day long trek by jeep and by foot. A further 50 miles to the southwest is Orinduik Falls, which is also beautiful

Culture

Although the culture of independent Guyana has become more truly national, the Guyanese people remain separated by ethnic mistrust. The Guyanese elite that has emerged to replace the colonial administration faces the enormous challenge of satisfying the aspirations of the people concerning economic development and educational opportunity

Links for Guyana

Republic of Guyana
Site of extensive links and information.
Guyana - Information on a Little Known Country
Expatriate resources, Resources for Americans fleeing America.
Turquoise Net - Caribbean Photo Album
Selection of photos of Guyana, South America.
CIA - The World Factbook
Information on and discussion about Guyana.
Map of Guyana
Shaded Relief, 1991. (322K)
123Plaza.com Guyana Web Resources
Portal site with some Guyana business and travel information links.
The Guyanese Network
This site offers information to Guyanese everywhere about home events and issues affecting overseas Guyanese.
More News From Guyana
News , History, Government, Flags, Holidays, and other general information.
Background Notes: Guyana 04/97
US Department of State background notes on Guyana, South America.
Guyana Maps from Omni Resources
Omni Resources topographic, digital, travel and guidebooks for sale.
Wayne's Guyana Page
Geographical details and maps, Guyanese news, recipes, and proverbs.
Internet Directory
Extensive listing of links and E-Mail addresses for Guyana, South America.
Library of Congress Federal Research Division
Guyana - A Country Study, extensive links and information.
Guyana Outpost
A guide and collection of resources supplied by third parties and subscribers. Contains synopsis, history, news, travel tips and related information.
Republic of Guyana
A personal homepage information site about Guyana. Includes pictures, and links.
Visit Gt - Guyana's travel site
Everthing you need to know before you travel to Guyana for vacation.
Guyana - Consular Information Sheet
United States, Department of State, information sheet on Guyana.

History

More than twenty five years after gaining freedom, Guyana retained the clear imprint of its colonial past. Sighted by Columbus during his third voyage, the area was virtually ignored by later Spanish explorers and conquistadors. The first European settlers were the Dutch, who accomplished a trading post in 1616. The native Carib and Awarak peoples were killed by disease or conflict over the land or forced into the interior. The Dutch, realizing the agricultural potential of the swampy coast, drained the land with a network of dikes and canals. In the 1700s, the three Dutch colonies in present-day Guyana grew and prospered with plantation economies based on sugarcane and slave labor.


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