Interesting facts about Guyana Is a great opportunity to learn more about the countries of South America. It has a hot and humid climate with two rainy seasons a year.
We bring to your attention the most interesting facts about Guyana.
- The South American state of Guyana gained independence from Great Britain in 1966.
- The full name of the country is the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
- Guyana is considered the only English-speaking state on its continent.
- Did you know that in 2015, a document on a visa-free regime was signed between the Russian Federation (see interesting facts about Russia) and Guyana?
- Guyana has one of the largest waterfalls on the planet called Keyetour. Curiously, it is 5 times higher than the famous Niagara Falls.
- About 90% of Guyana's territory is covered with humid jungle.
- The republic's motto is "One people, one nation, one destiny."
- Guyanese cities are home to less than one third of the country's population.
- An interesting fact is that approximately 35% of the plants growing in the jungles of Guyana are found only here and nowhere else.
- Roughly 90% of Guyanese live along a narrow coastal strip.
- Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, is considered the most criminal city in the South. America.
- Most Guyanese are Christians (57%).
- Same-sex relationships are punishable by law in Guyana.
- In Guyana, you can see the so-called "Shell Beach", where 4 out of 8 endangered species of sea turtles are found (see interesting facts about turtles).
- The design of the national flag, which is called the "Golden Arrow", was developed by the American flag master Whitney Smith.
- The highest point in Guyana is Mount Roraima - 2810 m.
- The local currency is the Guyanese dollar.
- In Guyana, you will not find a single building higher than 3 floors.
