About Guyana

Land of Giants

Did you know that Guyana is called the “Land of Giants”? Discover the origin of this moniker and other fascinating and little-known facts about this incredibly beautiful and diverse nation.

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History of Guyana

Like many countries, Guyana’s past is a struggle against those wanting to plunder its natural resources and enslave its native peoples. Trace the story from her “discovery” in 1499 to her independent nation status today.

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Geography of Guyana

So, you want to visit Guyana. But first, make sure you know where you are going! Also, learn a bit about the climate and landscape to better help you pack!

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Culture of Guyana

Guyana’s unique Caribbean culture has been blended over the centuries with that of the Spanish, Dutch, French, British, Africans, Chinese and Americans who came to her shores.

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People of Guyana: Early Development

If you remember growing up before the independence of Guyana from the British in 1966, your way of speaking and your outlook on the world may be very different from today’s younger Guyanese generations.

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Religion of Guyana

The many different religions of Guyana have, not surprisingly, been the source of political conflict. Learn about interfaith efforts that some teachers and leaders are promoting to mitigate religious strife.

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Land of Giants

Did you know that Guyana is called the “Land of Giants”? Discover the origin of this moniker and other fascinating and little-known facts about this incredibly beautiful and diverse nation.

Learn More

History of Guyana

Like many countries, Guyana’s past is a struggle against those wanting to plunder its natural resources and enslave its native peoples. Trace the story from her “discovery” in 1499 to her independent nation status today.

Learn More

Geography of Guyana

So, you want to visit Guyana. But first, make sure you know where you are going! Also, learn a bit about the climate and landscape to better help you pack!

Learn More

Culture of Guyana

Guyana’s unique Caribbean culture has been blended over the centuries with that of the Spanish, Dutch, French, British, Africans, Chinese and Americans who came to her shores.

Learn More

People of Guyana: Early Development

If you remember growing up before the independence of Guyana from the British in 1966, your way of speaking and your outlook on the world may be very different from today’s younger Guyanese generations.

Learn More

Religion of Guyana

The many different religions of Guyana have, not surprisingly, been the source of political conflict. Learn about interfaith efforts that some teachers and leaders are promoting to mitigate religious strife.

Learn More