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Culture in Guyana

Culture in Guyana is great which is made greater by the diversity of different ethnic groups and religions prevalent in the country. In Guyana, you can find Indians, Africans, Chinese, European among other groups with religions like Christian, Hindu, Muslim etc.

Cultural diversification of Guyana and the friendly attitude of Guyanese make Guyana a welcoming place for any person on the planet. While Christmas and New Year are two most celebrated occasions in Guyana, celebration of festivals like Diwali, Holi and various others makes Guyana a land of celebrations & inclusion too!

Naturally Rich Guyana

Mount Ayanganna in Guyana is the highest mountain in Guyana with a height of 6,696 ft. Essequibo river which is 1010 kilometers long is the longest river in Guyana. Guyana hosts one of the largest rain-forests in South America which provides shelter to many-many species.

Historical Sites in Guyana

Guyana is well-known for its historical sites like St George's Anglican Cathedral, a historic Anglican Cathedral made of wood in the 19th century, Georgetown City Hall, a beautiful wooden structure often described as the "the most picturesque structure", Demerara Harbour Bridge, the fourth-longest floating bridge in the world, and many more.

Language in Guyana

Official language of Guyana is English which makes Guyana the only English-speaking country in the South America region. English is used for all the administrative and government functioning, for education, media and all other services in Guyana.

Transportation in Guyana

Guyana houses two international airports, and has well-developed and maintained highways and railways. Guyana is one of the three nations in South America which drives on the left.

Many modes of commute like taxis/ cabs, buses, river boats, ferries etc. are available throughout the Georgetown city and other urban areas of Guyana operated under well-regulated fare system. For students commute, University bus service is available.

Education in Guyana

Education system of Guyana is based on the British Education System and maintains a literacy rate of 88.5%.

Sports in Guyana

In Guyana, people enjoy many sports activities like cricket, football/ soccer, volleyball, basketball etc. Gifted with natural beaches, beach cricket is also a great source of joy for the people in Guyana.

Cuisine in Guyana

Food in Guyana is a mix of cuisines in India, China, Africa, British and all other regions from where people have come with their own suitcase of taste!

In Guyana, one can find diverse kinds of food cuisines like Dal Bhat, Chinese Food, Roti, Curry with Guyanese own set of beverages made of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Guyana’s Currency

Guyanese dollar (GY$) is the official currency of Guyana. Exchange rates as on February 19, 2019 are:

Guyana’s Climate

Blessed with a tropical climate, Guyana has two rainy seasons: from late April to mid-August and from mid-November to mid-January. Temperature in Guyana keeps floating from 24°C to 31°C while average temperature is 27°C which makes Guyana climate a pleasant experience for all time.

A bit more about Guyana

• Cricketers from Guyana plays as part of the West Indies Cricket Team for international cricket.
• More than 40% of the population in Guyana comprises people of Indian Origin.
• The name Guyana means “land of many waters” in a Native American language referring to the many rivers running through the country.
• The original Demerara sugar cane grew in the region of the Demerara River in Guyana.
• Guyana is the only Commonwealth state on mainland South America.
• The capital of Guyana is Georgetown. Georgetown is also a neighborhood in Washington D.C., USA as well.
• Flag of Guyana is known as “The Golden Arrowhead”.
• St. George's Cathedral, a wooden church built in 1892 & located in Georgetown is a national monument of Guyana and one of the tallest wooden structures in the world.
• The Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is believed to be the world’s widest single-drop waterfall.
• "One people, One Nation, One Destiny" is national motto of Guyana.

Guyana in numbers

There are 7 wonders in the world and here are 7 wonder numbers explaining wonderful Guyana:

• 40% of the Guyanese people comprises people of Indian Origin.
• 88.5% is the literacy rate of Guyana.
• 1966 is the year in which Guyana won independence from British Rule.
• 1970 is the year in which Guyana officially became a republic.
• 6,696 ft. is the height of the tallest mountain in Guyana.
• 1010 kilometers is how long the longest river of Guyana flows.
• 1892 is the year in which St. George's Cathedral, a wooden church was built, now the national monument of Guyana and one of the tallest wooden structures in the world.

Primary thing to do in Guyana

When a student is here in Lincoln American University in Guyana as a medical aspirant, the primary thing to do is to study hard and focus on the medical education in the University because the primary reason for him/her to be in Guyana is to get quality medical education and become a great doctor!