54 Facts about Guyana on its 54th Anniversary of Independence



A THREAD

1. The Name Guyana or Guiana is an Indigenous Word meaning "land of water"

2. The Official name is the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

3. Our national motto is One People, One Nation, One Destiny

4. Guyana is the third smallest sovereign state on the mainland of South America, after Uruguay and Suriname.

5. Although by location Guyana is in South America Guyana is considered to be apart of the West Indies through historical and cultural similarities.

6. Guyana is the only English Speaking Country in South America

7. Our national animal is the Giant Cat, the Jaguar.

8. Guyana is almost 80% covered in in rainforests which are considered to be some of the most unspoiled rainforests in the world.

9. The Capital is Georgetown

10. Our Flag is called the Golden Arrowhead

"Arrowheaddd I love my golden Arrowhead"

11. We have a lot of Public holidays in fact there are 16 National holidays in Guyana

13. National Bird: Hoatzin or the Canje Pheasant (Opisthocomus hoatzin)

14. National Flower: Victoria Regia water lily/Amazonia

15. In addition to its well-known deposits of gold, diamonds and bauxite, Guyana’s mineral heritage includes occurrences of industrial minerals such as kaolin, silica sand, soapstone, kyanite, feldspar, mica, ilmenite, columbite-tantalite, and manganese.

16. Guyana has more 300 major waterfalls

17. The Majestic Kaieteur falls is the tallest single drop waterfall in the world

18. Guyana's rainforest is a scientist's dream in 2017 scientists discovered more than 30 new species.

19. Another gold of Guyana, El Dorado rums, are a range of superb Demerara rums of unequalled quality and variety which have consistently won the highest international awards.

20. Guyana has been named the #1 Eco-Tourism destination in the world.

21. There are 156 mountains in Guyana; the highest peak is Mount Roraima at 2,809 metres.

22. The mountain from the Disney movie Up was inspired by Mount Roraima.

23. Guyana has two seasons only Wet and Dry season.

24. Guyana had been inhabited by an array of indigenous nomadic tribes, our first people.

25. The Golden city of El Dorado was believed by the Dutch to be located in the heart of Guyana, in fact four voyages were made to Guyana in the 1500s in search of El Dorado.

26. Guyana can essentially be called home to to Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill and Olive Ridley turtles which are listed as critically endangered worldwide.

27. Shell Beach is a protected nesting ground for marine turtles endangered turtles are reportedly experiencing population due to the work of the Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society at Shell Beach.

28. Guyana's rich natural heritage comprises of a flora diversity of over 8000 species

29. Guyana is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

30. Guyana lies between Suriname to the East, Brazil to the South, Venezuela to the West and the Atlantic Ocean to the North.

31. Not a single piece of Guyana belongs to Venezuela!
Not a blade ahh grass not even a Carrass

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33. Pepperpot which was given to us by our first people is our National dish

34. In September the Indigenous peoples of Guyana are celebrated and appreciated for all their contributions to our land.

35. Guyana has two savannah regions, the largest is the Rupununi.

36. The Name of Guyana's Rainforest is the "Iwokrama Forest"

37. The largest river in Guyana is the Essequibo river

38.Six races came to Guyana and today we are all Guyanese. The two largest are the Afro and Indo Guyanese.

39. Guyanese people love Christmas and everyone will attest that Christmas in Guyana is unlike no other.

40. The St. George's Cathedral was once the tallest wooden church in the world, it was built in 1894 and still stands tall today.

41. Guyana was one of the four founding members of Caricom in 1973.

42. Guyana has a Bronze Olympic medal in boxing

43. Among the nations that make up the West Indies cricket team, Guyana has historically been one of the most influential and over the years, has supplied the team with plenty of top-class cricketers.

44.Guyana birthed some of the most educated & gifted minds. Walter Rodney, historian, political activist & author of "How Europe Underdeveloped Africa" one of the most acclaimed books written in the 20th century about African development and post-colonial theory #BlackExcellence

45. National Pledge
"I pledge myself to honor always the Flag of Guyana,
and to be loyal to my country,
to be obedient to the laws of Guyana,
to love my fellow citizens,
and to dedicate my energies towards the happiness and prosperity of Guyana".

46. The third stanza of the National anthem, my favorite.

"Great land of Guyana, diverse though our strains,
We are born of their sacrifice, heirs of their pains,
And ours is the glory their eyes did not see,
One land of six peoples, united and free"

47. Let us Co-operate
(Favorite National song)

"Let us co-operate for Guyana
Let us co-operate for our land,
Let us resolve to fight together
See we do it right together
Can we do it? Yes we can"

48. Some Guyanese proverbs

"Everyday bucket ah go well one day em bottom muss bore"

"Pig ask he mumma why she mouth so long, aye pickney yo time guh come"

"Not every tinning cup knock yo must deh"

"One, one dutty build dam"

49. The home of Sensey Bill and Stupidee Bill stories

50. Myths, legends and folktales of Guyana include that of the:

Ole Higue
Moon Gazer
Massacura Man
Kanaima Man
Water Mama (Mermaids)
Bacoo

51. The most populated region of Guyana is Region Four (Demerara Mahaica), we just love that coast.

52. GUYANA is the home of the world's largest oil discovery in years.

Talk about blessed in natural resources!!!

53. It's definitely Chicken curry not curry chicken.

54. Don't matter where her children are in the world Guyana is always represented forever Guyanese!!!!!

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