Geography
This river is the longest in Guyana and shares its name with the largest of the country's three historic counties.
What is the Essequibo River?
Often folded or "clapped" by hand to create flaky layers, this flatbread is the traditional pairing for Guyanese curries.
What is Roti?
Played at the Providence Stadium, this bat-and-ball sport introduced by the British is the most popular sport in Guyana.
What is Cricket?
In 1966, British Guiana officially changed its name to this upon gaining independence.
What is Guyana?
Derived from West African roots, this universal Guyanese Creolese term refers to any ghost, spirit, or supernatural entity.
What is a Jumbie (or Jumbee)?
Guyana's capital city, which lies at the mouth of the Demerara River.
What is Georgetown?
Dried fruits soaked in rum for months are the key ingredient in this dense, dark dessert traditionally served at Guyanese weddings and Christmas.
What is Black Cake?
Celebrated on August 1st, this public holiday commemorates the 1838 abolition of slavery across the British Empire, marked by drumming, traditional foods, and cultural showcases.
What is Emancipation Day?
In 1966, Guyana gained independence from this European empire.
What is the British Empire (or United Kingdom)?
To catch this terrifying skin-shedding vampire, folklore says to spill uncooked rice near her door—she will be forced to pick up and count every single grain before the sun rises.
Who is the Ole Higue?
Located on the Potaro River, this single-drop waterfall is the world's largest by volume of water.
What is Kaieteur Falls?
This sweet, magenta-colored holiday beverage is brewed from the sepals of the hibiscus plant and often spiced with cloves.
What is Sorrel?
On Easter Monday, thousands of Guyanese families flock to open spaces like the Georgetown Seawall and the National Park to participate in this soaring outdoor tradition.
What is kite flying?
Designed by American vexillologist Whitney Smith and raised for the first time on May 26, 1966, Guyana's national flag is universally known by this vibrant nickname.
What is the Golden Arrowhead?
Trapped inside a bottle until released, this mischievous short spirit brings wealth to its owner, but will pelt your house with stones if you forget to feed it milk and bananas.
What is a Baccoo?
Guyana is bordered to the east by this Dutch-speaking South American nation.
What is Suriname?
This national dish of Guyana is a rich meat stew flavored with cassareep and traditionally eaten on Christmas morning.
What is Pepperpot?
Played with thin wooden sticks on high-pitched, bowl-shaped drums, this high-energy musical style is an indispensable feature of Indo-Guyanese weddings and celebrations.
What is Tassa drumming?
The 1899 arbitral award settled the western border of Guyana, but this neighboring country still claims the Essequibo region today.
What is Venezuela?
Standing with his long legs straddling a road or canal, this towering spectral giant stares at the night sky and will crush anyone who attempts to walk between his feet.
Who is the Moon Gazer?
Essequibo, Demerara, and this third historical county make up the three geographic and historical sections of Guyana.
What is Berbice?
Cassareep, the thick black syrup used to flavor Guyanese stews, is extracted from this starchy root vegetable.
What is Cassava
In Guyanese river folklore, this female water spirit—often depicted as a mermaid combing her hair—entices swimmers into deep waters with promises of gold or beauty.
What is the Fair Maid (or Water Mama)?
This prominent Marxist leader and former dentist became the first Premier of British Guiana and later President of Guyana.
Who is Cheddi Jagan?
Guyanese road crews will often route roads around this massive species of tree, which is believed to be the haunted dwelling place of "Dutch Jumbies."
What is a Silk Cotton Tree (or Kapok tree)?