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Guyana Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

Understanding local dialects can help travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. English is the official language of Guyana. In addition, Amerindian languages (Akawaio, Wai-Wai, Arawak and Macushi) are spoken by a small minority, while Guyanese Creole Continue Reading...

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Guyana Map

Map of Guyana Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...

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Guyana Calendar Of Events

January New Year’s Day – January 1 – National Holiday Youman Nabi – Early January -National Holiday February Republic Day – February 23 – National Day Mashramani – February 23 – National Day Mashramani is a word that is derived from the Amerindian Continue Reading...

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Guyana Important Addresses

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: Tourist Association of Guyana; 157 Waterloo St.; North Cummingsburg Georgetown; Guyana; Tel: (2) 50 807 Fax: (2) 50 817 U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad: Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and Jamaica are on Eastern Time. All others are one hour ahead. Continue Reading...

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Guyana Things To Do

Kyuk-Over-Al: Built in 1616 to guard the Mazaruni and Cayuni Rivers only the ruins of the fort is still visible. The Rupununi: A savannah of Grasslands situated on the southwest of the country, scattered with small Amerindian villages and cattle ranches dated all the way back to the 19th century. Continue Reading...

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