A third of the population of Guyana is descended from African slaves, imported by the ... more
The Government of Guyana provides free public education to all children from the age of ... more
Guyanese cuisine is a culinary hybrid with African, East Indian, Portuguese, and Chinese influences. Guyanese ... more
The major sports in Guyana are cricket (Guyana is part of the West Indies as ... more
Guyana has a tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity, and much rainfall. There are ... more
Guyana has an abundance of interesting species of animals. Mammals include jaguars, pumas, tapirs, giant ... more
In the towns and cities of Guyana the main means of transportation are bicycles, mopeds, ... more
Drivers use the left side of the road in Guyana. Many roads are unpaved and ... more
Most housing units in Guyana are detached houses. Owners occupy over half of all dwellings. ... more
About 57 % of the population in Guyana are Christian, including the following faiths: 17 ... more
The Guyanese workforce is predominantly employed in agriculture, mining and manufacturing, but also in construction, ... more
Guyana means Land of many waters in Amerindian. The country has vast rain forests dissected ... more
Sea wall: The city of Georgetown lies below sea level and is protected from the ... more
