PeopleA third of the population of Guyana is descended from African slaves, imported by the ... more SchoolsThe Government of Guyana provides free public education to all children from the age of ... more FoodGuyanese cuisine is a culinary hybrid with African, East Indian, Portuguese, and Chinese influences. Guyanese ... more GamesThe major sports in Guyana are cricket (Guyana is part of the West Indies as ... more ClimateGuyana has a tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity, and much rainfall. There are ... more AnimalsGuyana has an abundance of interesting species of animals. Mammals include jaguars, pumas, tapirs, giant ... more TransportationIn the towns and cities of Guyana the main means of transportation are bicycles, mopeds, ... more StreetsDrivers use the left side of the road in Guyana. Many roads are unpaved and ... more HousesMost housing units in Guyana are detached houses. Owners occupy over half of all dwellings. ... more ReligionAbout 57 % of the population in Guyana are Christian, including the following faiths: 17 ... more ShopsI Georgetown you can find shopping malls, and in all towns and along some roads ... more JobsThe Guyanese workforce is predominantly employed in agriculture, mining and manufacturing, but also in construction, ... more SpecificsSea wall: The city of Georgetown lies below sea level and is protected from the ... more
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