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GUYANA - formerly spelled GUIANA - is an Amerindian word meaning -Land of many waters- because of the many rivers and creeks which crisscross the land. It lies on the north-east corner of the South American continent between latitudes 1 and 9 North and longitudes 56 and 62 West. Its borders are Venezuela to the West, Brazil to the South, and Suriname to the East. The country has three distinct geographical areas: the coastal belt, the forest area and the savannah zone. Guyana lies 1 to 1.5 meters below sea level at high tide. The flatness of the coast necessitates an equally elaborate system of drainage canals. The most valuable mineral deposits are bauxite, diamond, gold and manganese. Its rivers are Demerara, Berbice, Essequibo and Corentyne. Essequibo is by far the largest. Guyana is also called "the land of six peoples."

Guyana is 214,970 square kilometers in area - 83,000 square miles with a population of approximately 780,000.

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    • A Guide to Guyana - Main features of this site are the Constitution of Guyana, maps, history, information on cities, mineral resources, and administrative and natural regions of Guyana.

    The Guyanese Network - This site offers information to Guyanese everywhere about home events and issues affecting overseas Guyanese.

    Guyana Links on the World Wide Web - A list of sites relating to Guyanese businesses, associations, high schools, colleges, university, art, music, books, proverbs, government ministries and agencies, economy, tourism and other online resources for Guyana.

    Compton Boodhoo's Guyana Site - Personal page containing information relating to Guyana.

    Lonely Planet - Destination Guyana - Travelers review of the country with large selection of links.

    WeatherHub - An index of weather links for cities of Guyana, country information and map.

    A Republic of Guyana Home Page - Site of extensive links and information.

    Guyana - Consular Information Sheet - United States, Department of State, information sheet on Guyana.

    CIA -- The World Factbook -- Guyana - Information on and discussion about Guyana.

    Guyana: Land of Six Peoples - Facts and information about the country.

    Accu-Rate: Guyana Dollar - Currency rates and information.

    Weather Underground - Weather forcast for Guyana.

    Guyana - BWIA's Caribbean - Information, and map of Guyana, South America.

    Guyana - Information on a Little Known Country - Expatriate resources, Resources for Americans fleeing America.

    Turquoise Net - Caribbean Photo Album - Selection of photos of Guyana, South America.

    Yahoo Weather - Guyana - Information on Guyana's weather.

    Guyana Destination Information - Fact sheet on Guyana.

    Guyana - information, statistics, maps, tourism... - Detailed statistics and information, maps, national symbols, news, tourist attractions, and more for Guyana.

    Guyana - Romany Caribbean Search Engine - Search page for the region.

    Guyana: By Caribbean Central - Extensive information, including news, history, politics, travel, and sports on Guyana.

    Guyana News and Information - News and information on Guyana.

    Guyana Links - Extensive collection of links regarding Guyana, South America.

    Guyana Paradise - Photos, music in realaudio, information and more.

    Guyana Facts - Graphics and information on Guyana, South America.

    Current Weather Conditions for Guyana - Main page of USA NWS public weather internet display for Guyana, South America.

    Kaieteur Connection - Main features of this site are Guyanese music and a bank of Guyanese vocabulary.

    More News From Guyana - News , History, Government, Flags, Holidays, and other general information.

    Background Notes: Guyana 04/97 - US Department of State background notes on Guyana, South America.

    Guyana Maps from Omni Resources - Omni Resources topographic, digital, travel and guidebooks for sale.

    Map of Guyana - Shaded Relief, 1991. (322K)

    Guyanese Resources - Large listing of links about Guyana, South America.

    Internet Directory - Extensive listing of links and E-Mail addresses for Guyana, South America.

    Library of Congress Federal Research Division - Guyana - A Country Study, extensive links and information.

    Map of Guyana - Small map, 1997.

    Wayne's Guyana Page - Guyana in a nutshell. Everything from geographical details and maps to Guyanese news, recipes, proverbs and more. Good site layout but uses frames.


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