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Guyana#

In 2008, the country joined the Union of South American Nations as a founding member.
  • Guyana has largest boundary with Brazil which is approximately 1606 km.
  • Guyana has shortest boundary with Suriname which is approximately 600 km.
  • The largest river in Guyana is Essequibo which is 1010 km.
  • The largest export partner of Guyana is US.
  • The largest import partner of Guyana is US.
  • There are 6 seaports in Guyana.

Tourist Attraction#

Kaieteur Falls—five times the height of Niagara Falls—are located deep in the rain forest.

National Facts#

  • The national bird of Guyana is Hoatzin.
  • Water Lily is the national flower of Guyana.
  • The national sport of Guyana is Cricket.
  • The famous dish of Guyana is Pepperpot

Hoatzin, Foto: source: Wikicommons unter CC
Hoatzin
Foto: source: Wikicommons unter CC
Pepperpot, Foto: source: Wikicommons unter CC
Pepperpot
Foto: source: Wikicommons unter CC

References#

  1. Text marked as italic is taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana unter CC