Geography & Landmarks
This famous 741-foot waterfall on the Potaro River is the world's largest single-drop waterfall by volume
What is Kaieteur Falls?
Often eaten during Christmas morning, this rich, dark meat stew is flavored with cassareep and spices.
What is Pepperpot?
Guyana gained full independence from this European empire on May 26, 1966.
What is Great Britain (or the United Kingdom / the British Empire)?
The Golden Arrowhead, Guyana’s national flag, features a central arrowhead shape that is colored green, red, black, white, and this color.
What is Yellow (or Gold)?
Cricket is Guyana's most popular sport. The regional team based in Guyana that plays in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is called the Guyana Amazon... what?
What are the Warriors?
This capital city of Guyana, known as the "Garden City of the Caribbean," sits at the mouth of the Demerara River.
What is Georgetown?
This iconic Guyanese dark rum, produced by Demerara Distillers Limited, is named after a famous plantation along the Demerara River
What is El Dorado?
The two largest ethnic groups in Guyana descended from workers brought over from Africa and this South Asian nation.
What is India?
This giant, water-loving mammal—often called the sea cow—can be seen swimming in the ponds of Georgetown's Botanical Gardens.
What is the Manatee?
Born in Guyana, this global superstar singer is famous for hits like "Electric Avenue" and "Gimme Hope Jo'anna."
Who is Eddy Grant?
Guyana is the only country on this continent where English is the official language.
What is South America?
This fried, flat unleavened bread made from flour and baking powder is a staple breakfast food, often paired with salted fish or baigan choka.
What is Sada Roti
This major holiday celebrated in February marks Guyana becoming a republic and features colourful float parades and music.
What is Mashramani (or Mash)?
Guyana's national bird is this crested, colorful pheasant-like bird found near swampy areas along the Berbice River.
What is the Canje Pheasant (or Hoatzin)?
This legendary Guyanese cricketer was a legendary West Indies batsman known as "The Master" or "Mr. Dependable."
Who is Clive Lloyd (or Alvin Kallicharran / Shivnarine Chanderpaul)?
This expansive savanna region in southwestern Guyana is famous for its vast grasslands and cattle ranches.
What is the Rupununi (or Rupununi Savanna)?
This sweet, spiced baked treat made with grated coconut and sugar is rolled into dough and cooked until golden brown.
What is Salara (or Red Cake)?
The name "Guyana" comes from an Indigenous word meaning "Land of Many..." what?
What is Waters?
Found in the rainforests of Guyana, this massive feline is the largest cat species in the Americas
What is the Jaguar?
This long floating bridge over the Demerara River was once one of the longest floating bridges in the world.
What is the Demerara Harbour Bridge?
This wooden cathedral in Georgetown is famous for being one of the tallest free-standing wooden buildings in the world.
What is St. George's Cathedral?
Made from dried cassava root, this crispy, flat bread-like staple has been a traditional indigenous food for centuries.
What is Cassava Bread?
This famous Guyanese author wrote the classic 1959 autobiographical novel To Sir, With Love.
Who is E. R. Braithwaite?
The giant lily pads floating in Guyana's freshwater waterways share their name with this famous 19th-century British Queen.
What is the Victoria Amazonica (or Queen Victoria Water Lily)?
This iconic Guyanese bodybuilder won the Mr. Olympia title in 1983.
Who is Samir Bannout?