Fun facts about Guyana
10 facts about Guyana: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.
- Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America
- Kaieteur Falls is one of the world's largest and powerful waterfalls
- The country is known for its rich biodiversity
- Guyana's landscape includes rainforests, savannahs, and mountains
- Georgetown is the capital of Guyana
- The country has a mix of ethnicities, including Indigenous peoples
- Cricket is a popular sport in Guyana
- Guyana gained independence from the UK in 1966
- The country is part of the Guiana Shield, one of the oldest formations
- Guyana has a rich tradition of folklore and storytelling
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