Guyana
The most relaxing places in the world
Some things you should know and do
Famous People
Clarence Seedorf- Midfielder who became the first player in history to win the Champions League four times with three different clubs: Ajax, Real Madrid and AC Milan.
Vivian Harris- Guyanese boxer known for his kinetic, aggressive style, who won the IBA and WBA Light Welterweight championships.
Charles Allen-Sprinter and hurdler who represented Guyana in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Lyndon Hooper- you may think hes a basketball player but he is a midfielder who played professionally from 1987-2005 for several teams, debuting for the Ottawa Pioneers in 1987, and playing for Canada from 1986-1997.
Denis Williams-Guyanese author and painter who studied archaeology and investigated shell middens in Guyana which was documented in the book Early Pottery on the Amazon
Itinerary
1. Go to the top of Kaieteur Falls- the tallest waterfall in Guyana
2. Visit sand dunes- they can be located at several different beaches along the coast
3.Kaieteur National Park- is a attraction to many tourist for a tour of Guyana
4.Zoo- there are zoos everywhere, you can see many exotic animals
5.Walter Ruth Museum- You can see many artifacts of early population
6.Fly- You can go on a tour all over Guyana looking over the beautiful landscape
7.Moutain safari- There are many places where you can get in a truck and go out in the jungle and explore
8.St. Georges Cathedral- see one of the tallest churches standing over143ft
9.Bourda Cricket- at the end of the day you can see how the people from Guyana play their sports
10.Mount Roraima- a mountain that is very easy to get on by heli
Culture
1.they don't wear shoes inside there homes
2. They are very religious
3.they mostly speak Spanish
3.multi cultural
4.culture events (mashramani,deep avail)
5. 17% Christian 28% Hindu Roman Catholic 8%
6.republic day February 23
History
The history of Guyana has been shaped by the participation of many national and ethnic groups, as well as the colonial policies of the Spanish, French, Dutch and British. The slaves rebellions in 1763 and 1823 were seminal moments in the nation's history. Blacks came to Guyana as slaves without any payment; on the other hand, East Indians came as paid indentured labourers who come and work in order to provide for their families back home. Guyana's recent history is characterized in particular by the struggle to free itself from colonial rule, and from the lingering effects of colonialism.
When Britain gained formal control over what is now Guyana in 1814, it also became involved in one of Latin America's most persistent border disputes. At the London Convention of 1814, the Dutch surrendered the United Colony of Demerara and Essequibo and Berbice to the British, a colony which had the Essequibo river as its west border with the Spanish colony of Venezuela. Although Spain still claimed the region, the Spanish did not contest the treaty because they were preoccupied with their own colonies' struggles for independence.
Mount Roraima
Kaieteur Falls
Orinduik Falls
From the airstrip there is a short walk down to the falls, over some rocks.
The falls are named after orin, a kind of sea weed which covers the rocks around the falls
economy
Survival list
1.you will want to bring sunscreen because its hot
2. Sunglasses
3. Hat
4.swimsuit
5. Surf board
6.camera
7.sandals
8.hiking boots
9.fishing gear
Current events
The 2014 junior Carifta games set for Martinique this Easter weekend will give US- based Guyanese Kadecia Baird yet another shot at history when she competes in both the 200 and 400 metres female under-20 events.
The 19 year old has already done her fair share of history -making by becoming Guyana’s first medalist at the World Junior championships in 2012 with silver, while becoming Guyana’s youngest Central America and Caribbean (CAC) championships gold medalist in 2013
Guyana's government
Government
Guyana's government is republic. Chief of state: President Bharrat JAGDEO (since 11 August 1999) . Head of government: Prime Minister Samuel HINDS (since October 1992) . Independence day on may 26 1966. The capital is Gorge Town.