GUYANA
Vacations and Sightseeing
Vacations and Sightseeing
| Basic information | |
| Official language | English |
| Capital | Georgetown |
| Area | 214.969 km² |
| Population | 792,876 (2021) |
| Currency | Guyanese dollar (GYD) |
| Web | .gy |
| Code. | GYA |
| Tel. | +592 |
Vacations and Sightseeing
Guyana has rainforests, beaches, savannas and rivers. The country attracts adventurous tourists who want to camp, fish or hike to even spot a jaguar with a bit of luck.
Kaieteur Waterfalls, GuyanaPhoto: Bill Cameron CC 3.0 Unported no changes made
A visit to Kaieteur waterfalls in Kaieteur National Park is a highlight of any visit to Guyana. The falls are located on the Potaro River and belong to the list of Iguazú, Niagara and Victoria. The national park is located on a plateau and is one of the oldest and most remote areas in the world. You will find geological formations in a bio-diverse rainforest. There are plenty of beaches in Guyana including Almond Beach, Shell Beach and Saxacalli Beach. There are rainforests in Iwokrama and the Pakaraima mountains.
Market Georgetown GuyanaPhoto: MM CC 2.0 Generic no changes made
19th century wooden houses on stilts and charming green boulevards laid along lines of old Dutch canals give the capital Georgetown a unique character. Some of the more impressive wooden buildings from the colonial past include City Hall, St George's Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. The 49-hectare botanical gardens and zoo have a fine collection of palms, orchids and lotus lilies. Also worth a visit are the Museum of Natural History, which contains all aspects of life and culture, and the Walter Roth Anthropological Museum.
Sources
Elmar Landeninformatie
CIA - World Factbook
BBC - Country Profiles
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