Guyana
This mighty river gives Guyana its name, which means “Land of Many Waters.”
Essequibo River
Originating in the Indian subcontinent, this dish is made of lentils, spices, and sometimes vegetables, often eaten with rice or flatbreads.
dhal
A controversial change made under Trump in 2025 involved renaming this major arts venue in Washington, D.C. after himself alongside its original namesake.
Kennedy Center
In 1492, this explorer completed a voyage across the Atlantic, landing in the Americas.
Christopher Columbus
This river, the longest in South America, flows through Brazil, Peru, and Colombia before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean
Amazon River
This large cat, also found in the Guyanese rainforest, is the national animal
jaguar
This traditional Korean dish is made by fermenting vegetables, usually napa cabbage, with chili, garlic, and ginger
kimchi
In May 2025, this monarch visited Canada and delivered the Speech from the Throne opening Parliament.
King Charles III
This revolution in the mid-18th century introduced steam engines, mechanized production, and transformed economies globally
Industrial Revolution
This river is the longest in Africa
Nile River
This political leader is recognized as Guyana’s first Executive President
Forbes Burnham
This West African meal is made from fermented corn dough and is often served with soup or stew
fufu
The 2025 World Series MVP was this pitcher who recorded three wins and posted a 1.02 ERA
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
his treaty, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I between Germany and the Allied Powers
Treaty of Versailles
This British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean is made up of over 60 islands and islets, with Tortola as its largest island and capital road town
British Virgin Island
Guyana celebrates Mashramani each year to mark this national occasion
Republic Day
Originating in the Caribbean, this meal typically combines saltfish, boiled green bananas, dumplings, and fried plantains.
saltfish and provision
At the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, this artist’s Eras Tour was honored as Tour of the Century
Taylor Swift
This ancient civilization, located on the Italian peninsula, was ruled by kings before becoming a republic in 509 BCE
Rome (Roman Kingdom/Republic)
This city, located on the banks of the Ganges River, is one of Hinduism’s holiest pilgrimage sites and is often called the “City of Temples.”
Varanasi
This mountain range forms part of Guyana’s western border and includes Mount Roraima
Pakaraima Mountains
This rare spice, derived from the stigma of a flower, is the most expensive spice by weight in the world.
saffron
During the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, this batsman became the tournament’s leading run-scorer, amassing over 450 runs, including two centuries, and earning the Player of the Series award
Shubman Gill
This empire, founded around 1299, lasted over 600 years and was officially dissolved after World War I, leading to the creation of modern Turkey
Ottoman Empire
This island nation in the Indian Ocean is known for its unique baobab trees and the endemic lemur species
Madagascar