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Guyana's natural attractions are spectacular, unspoiled and on a scale that dwarfs human endeavor. While lingering effects of Dutch and British colonization make for an unpredictable political and demographic climate, the Guyanese are doing what they can to make their country an ecotourism haven.
Guyana has immense waterfalls, vast tropical rainforests and grasslands teeming with wildlife. There's still a hint of frontier wildness about the country and a few rough edges in the capital Georgetown, but the treasures that await are more than adequate reward for the willing traveler.
Travel Warning: Areas to Avoid
Home invasions, carjackings, kidnappings and shootings are not uncommon in Guyana, particularly in Georgetown and New Amsterdam. Georgetown's Tiger Bay and Stabroek Market areas and all of the city's south should be avoided after dark. The east coast of the Demerara river is also a high-risk area, particularly the villages of Buxton, Friendship and Annadale, as is the highway from Timerhi to Linden.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Population
769,095
Currency
Name: Guyana Dollar
Code: GYD
Symbol: G$
Electrical Plugs
120/240V 50/60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code
+592
Weights & Measures
Metric
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