Guyana

GUYANA

• Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country in South America.
• The name "Guyana" derives from Guiana, an earlier name for a larger region.

• According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the name "Guyana" comes from an indigenous Amerindian language and means "land of many waters".

• Population: over 817.607 - It is the second-least populous state in South America and it is also one of the least densely populated countries on Earth.

• Coin: Guyanese Dollar
• Capital: Georgetown
• Languages: English, Guyanese Creole, Hindi, etc

Guyanese Dollar

Georgetown

• Places to visit:

- Nappi Creek and Kanaku mountains- Rupununi river- Iwokrama Canopy Walkway in the Rainforest- Kaieteur waterfall

Rainforest

Kaieteur waterfall

Nappi Creek and Kanaku mountains

Rupununi river

• History:

Nine indigenous tribes reside in Guyana. Historically dominated by the Lokono and Kalina tribes, Guyana was colonised by the Dutch before coming under British control in the late 18th century. It was governed as British Guiana. It gained independence in 1966.

Macushi tribe

Wai Wai tribe

Kalina tribe

Lokono tribe

The legacy of British rule is reflected in the country's political administration and diverse population.

National Anthem

• Differences between British English and Guyanese English

Pronunciation differences across the local accents and the usual vocabulary of local slang.

Guyanese Creole English

Links:

• https://www.jonnymelon.com/things-to-do-in-guyana/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana#Culture