Land of Many Waters

Symbols Kaieteur FallsGuyana’s Coat of Arms Giant Ant-eaterNational Dish~Pepperpot

History Guiana –Land of many waters Discover –Christopher Columbus 1496 –Dutch Independence –1966 British –Became a Republic February 23, 1970

The Golden Arrowhead Mr. Whitney SmithMr. Whitney Smith –1962 RED represents the zeal and dynamic nature of nation- building which lies before the young and independent GuyanaRED represents the zeal and dynamic nature of nation- building which lies before the young and independent Guyana BLACK portrays the endurance that will sustain the forward thrust of the Guyanese peopleBLACK portrays the endurance that will sustain the forward thrust of the Guyanese people GOLDEN arrow represents Guyana's mineral wealthGOLDEN arrow represents Guyana's mineral wealth WHITE symbolizes the rivers and water potential of the countryWHITE symbolizes the rivers and water potential of the country GREEN represents the agricultural and forested nature of GuyanaGREEN represents the agricultural and forested nature of Guyana National AnthemNational AnthemNational AnthemNational Anthem

People Six Ethnic groups –East Indian –Black –Mixed –Amerindian –White and Chinese Languages –English Often spoken with a Creole flavor. –Amerindian dialects –Creole –Hindi –Urdu

FestivalsFestivalsFestivalsFestivals Mashramani –Republic Celebration Carnival Phagwah –Colors Deepavali –Lights Easter –Kite Flying Christmas –Shows and parade

Natural Resources Bauxite –A type of rock like material –Use to build airplanes Waste are use to build road Mining –Gold –Diamonds –Manganese Similar to pearls Lumber – Greenheart Hardest wood in the world Shrimp and fish

Climate Tropical –Hot, humid, moderated by northeast trade Upper 70’s and higher –Two rainy seasons May to mid-August Mid-November to mid-January

Guyana’s Treasure Charles Barrington Brown –April 29, 1870 Kaieteur Falls –Old Mans Fall Natural Wonder of the World The world's highest one drop waterfalls –741 feet –Five time the height of Niagara Chief Kai, great old chieftain –He committed self-sacrifice –Makonaima, the Great Spirit, would save the tribe from being destroyed by the Caribs and appease them also

Places To See St.George’s Cathedral –World Tallest Wooden Building 132 Feet –Sir. Arthur Bloomfield 1890’s Stabroek Market –Open to the public 1881 Cast Iron –Has a reputation of having anything.

Botanical Gardens & Zoo John Frederick Waby –Late 1870’s Wildlife –Over 100 species Tropical fish and birds One of the most extensive collection of flora in the Caribbean –Ponds and Canals –Kissing bridges and bandstand

Links Guyana –Guyanaonline.comGuyanaonline.com –Guyana.roGuyana.ro –Visit GuyanaVisit Guyana –Tonroto-Lime.comTonroto-Lime.com

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