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A Land of Serenity

Beautiful land, beaches, waterfalls, and alluring animals – these are only a few of what Guyana has to offer to nature lovers and photography pros. Guyana lies on the eastern part of the South American continent. The population consist of about .8 million people (Trading Economics). Although there are many people in this area, the forest still covers 77.24% of the country. Due to this interesting fact, animals roam around all throughout the land and rivers, leaving travelers and photographers speechless because of the amazing sights. . In the past Guyana was an English-speaking country; however, now the population of Guyana is racially and ethnically diverse. This is due to the fact that there are six different ethnicities in this area: Chinese, Portuguese, European, Spanish, Native American, and Indians, all of which have an influence on the culture and lifestyles in Guyana. Another interesting fact about Guyana this country is divided into ten regions that are further divided into twenty-seven neighborhood councils. This proves how big of a country Guyana is. Because of two things, culture and nature, Guyana is becoming a hot spot for tourists ans photographers.

Besides the famous Kaieteur Falls ,