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Guyana: Cultural Landscape

3 months ago By The Editor

Guyana, located on the northern coast of South America, boasts a rich and diverse cultural landscape shaped by its history, ethnic makeup, and geographical characteristics. The country is known for its fusion of indigenous, African, Indian, European, and Chinese cultures.

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Iwokrama Rainforest: Iwokrama Forest Reserve (Guyana)

The Editor Sat, 06/24/2023 - 16:01

The Iwokrama Forest is a vast pristine tropical rainforest in central Guyana. It is situated within the Guiana Shield region, which is recognized as one of the world's last remaining wilderness areas.

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Kaieteur Falls: Kaieteur National Park (Guyana)

4 years ago By The Editor

Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is the world's largest single-drop waterfall by the volume of water flowing over it. Kaieteur National Park, located in the southern Pakaraima Mountains in the Potaro-Siparuni Region of Guyana, covers a broad range of habitat types and is home to many species unique to the region.

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Kanuku Mountains: Kanuku Mountains Protected Area (Guyana)

2 years ago By The Editor

The Kanuku Mountains are a mountain group located within the Rupununi natural region in southwestern Guyana. The east-west range divides the Rupununi from the north's wetlands and the south's savannas. The mountains have been designated a National Protected Area.

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