I have officially been in Guyana for a month and have been loving every second of it. I am currently deciding on what I want this blog to be and have decided on a few different themes that I am going to try out for the next few months and see how they go. This post will be the first of the theme “Getting to Know Me” where you can learn about places, animals, plants, and cultural norms of the land of Guyana (and maybe more). Enjoy!
Hi! My name is Guyana or the “Land of Many Waters”. I am located in South America bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname, and the Atlantic Ocean. Although I am in South America, I identify (generally) as a Caribbean region and am the only country in South America to have English as my official language: though most speak Guyanese Creole. I am 215,000 km2 with a population of 799, 613 (2013) between all of my 10 regions. My capital is Georgetown, located in Region 4, which is where around 90% of my population lives. I have six races within my borders from historical migrations; the Amerindians, African, East Indian, Portuguese, Chinese, and English. My rich culture allows for many traditional views with inclusion of modern technology and ideology.
My lack in interior development has allowed my geography of coastal waters, mangroves, marshes, savannas, mountains, and tropical rainforest to support a range of species. My more interior lands have minor towns and villages, mostly Amerindian communities, forestry camps, and mining camps. Within the central of my rainforest you can find the world’s largest single drop waterfall by volumes of water flowing over my 226 metres (741 ft) high ledge. Also, within my forest is the protected Iwokrama Forest and Research facility where research and ecotourism are done throughout the year. Along my coast line is Shell Beach which is a breeding and hatching ground to many species of turtles. Within our cities we have the Easter rodeo in Lethem, the Stabroek Market in Georgetown, St.George’s Cathedral which is one of tallest wooden churches in the world, and much more.
I encourage you to research me more or even come visit me, for my people are some of the nicest and most welcoming that you will meet.
“One People, One Nation, One Destiny”