Guyanas culture reflects Amerindian, Nepalese, Indian, Chinese, and African influences, as well as British, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish facets. Despite being in South America, Guyana is considered a Caribbean nation. The culture, particularly in the coastal areas, is quite similar to that of the West Indies.

What is Guyana best known for?

Guyana is known for its beautiful nature – you can visit the largest unspoiled rainforest in South America, the South Rupununi savannah, and see unique wildlife like the harpy eagle, giant anteaters and many cat species.

What are Guyanese beliefs?

Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam are the dominant religions in Guyana. The majority of the Indo-Guyanese are Hindus, although a substantial number are Muslims. Some Indo-Guyanese have converted to Christianity, but conversion is often for professional reasons.

What races are in Guyana?

The majority of the population of Guyana is of African (29.2 per cent), mixed heritage (19.9 per cent) and East Indian (39.9 per cent) descent (2012 Census), with Indo-Guyanese being the dominant group. The rest of the population is of European, Chinese or indigenous origin.

Do they speak Hindi in Guyana?

Language in Guyana English is the official language, but Creole, Hindi, Urdu and Amerindian dialects are also spoken.

What religion is Guyanese?

Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam are the dominant religions in Guyana. The majority of the Indo-Guyanese are Hindus, although a substantial number are Muslims. Some Indo-Guyanese have converted to Christianity, but conversion is often for professional reasons.

Whats the most popular religion in Guyana?

ChristianityPentecostal, 22.8% of the national population, increasing from 17% in 2002.Anglican, 5.2%, decreasing from 7%Seventh-day Adventist, 5.4%, increasing from 5%Roman Catholicism, 7.1%, decreasing from 8.1%Other Christian groups, 20.8%, increasing from 17.9%