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Background imageGuyana Collection: South America: estuary in Guyana; jungle in Brazil; Chilean Andes (coloured engraving)

South America: estuary in Guyana; jungle in Brazil; Chilean Andes (coloured engraving)
3629990 South America: estuary in Guyana; jungle in Brazil; Chilean Andes (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South America)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Le jeu du tigre par les coolies hindous a la Guyane (engraving)

Le jeu du tigre par les coolies hindous a la Guyane (engraving)
2783345 Le jeu du tigre par les coolies hindous a la Guyane (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le jeu du tigre par les coolies hindous a la Guyane)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Wapisiana hunter, British Guiana, South America

Wapisiana hunter, British Guiana, South America
Wapisiana (Wapishana, Wapixana) hunter shooting fish, British Guiana, South America (then part of the British Empire, now Guyana). 1922

Background imageGuyana Collection: Emigration from India to British Guiana (engraving)

Emigration from India to British Guiana (engraving)
1626352 Emigration from India to British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emigration from India to British Guiana)

Background imageGuyana Collection: East Indian Immigrants recently landed at Demerara, South America (engraving)

East Indian Immigrants recently landed at Demerara, South America (engraving)
1045681 East Indian Immigrants recently landed at Demerara, South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Red-billed Toucan, 1748 (watercolour)

Red-billed Toucan, 1748 (watercolour)
3545865 Red-billed Toucan, 1748 (watercolour) by Schouman, Aert (1710-92); 48.2x31.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Birds native to Guyana and North Brazil)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Eldorado, illustration from Regni Guianae, by G

Eldorado, illustration from Regni Guianae, by G
CHT202681 Eldorado, illustration from Regni Guianae, by G. Raleigh, 1594-96 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale de Cartes et Plans, Paris

Background imageGuyana Collection: The Goldfields of British Guiana (engraving)

The Goldfields of British Guiana (engraving)
1627201 The Goldfields of British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goldfields of British Guiana)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Ile de Re, St Martin (St-Martin, Saint-Martin): forced departure for Guiana

Ile de Re, St Martin (St-Martin, Saint-Martin): forced departure for Guiana
PCT4716421 Ile de Re, St Martin (St-Martin, Saint-Martin): forced departure for Guiana, exit from the bagne - postcard LC beginning 20th century - prison facility for hard work, prison

Background imageGuyana Collection: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in the West Indies (engraving)

Across Two Oceans, Sketches in the West Indies (engraving)
1595268 Across Two Oceans, Sketches in the West Indies (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in the West Indies)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Watu Ticaba, a Wapisiana Village, from Views in the Interior of Guiana

Watu Ticaba, a Wapisiana Village, from Views in the Interior of Guiana
STC86385 Watu Ticaba, a Wapisiana Village, from Views in the Interior of Guiana, engraved by George Barnard (fl.1832-90) pub

Background imageGuyana Collection: Esmeralda, on the Orinoco, site of a Spanish Mission, from

Esmeralda, on the Orinoco, site of a Spanish Mission, from
STC86381 Esmeralda, on the Orinoco, site of a Spanish Mission, from Views in the Interior of Guiana, engraved by Paul Gauci (fl.1834-67) pub

Background imageGuyana Collection: Frontispiece to Views in the Interior of Guiana, engraved by M. Gauci (fl

Frontispiece to Views in the Interior of Guiana, engraved by M. Gauci (fl
STC86378 Frontispiece to Views in the Interior of Guiana, engraved by M. Gauci (fl.1810-46) pub. by Ackermann, 1840 (litho) by Bentley

Background imageGuyana Collection: French Guiana Forest, drawing by Riou, 'Le Tour du Monde', 2nd sem. 1879

French Guiana Forest, drawing by Riou, "Le Tour du Monde", 2nd sem. 1879
LSE4091291 French Guiana Forest, drawing by Riou, " Le Tour du Monde", 2nd sem. 1879. by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Guiana Forest, drawing by Riou)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Forcats going to work at the penitencier Saint-Laurent (Saint-Laurent

Forcats going to work at the penitencier Saint-Laurent (Saint-Laurent
XEE4143445 Forcats going to work at the penitencier Saint-Laurent (Saint-Laurent) in Cayenne (French Guiana) in the 19th century

Background imageGuyana Collection: Cayenne - Commune en outre mer Guyane - engraving in 'La France illustree: geography

Cayenne - Commune en outre mer Guyane - engraving in "La France illustree: geography
XEE4158137 Cayenne - Commune en outre mer Guyane - engraving in " La France illustree: geography, history, statistical administration" by V.A. Malt-Brown

Background imageGuyana Collection: Cataracte de Weinachts, Guyane anglaise (engraving)

Cataracte de Weinachts, Guyane anglaise (engraving)
2814281 Cataracte de Weinachts, Guyane anglaise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cataracte de Weinachts, Guyane anglaise)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Sir Walter Raleigh: The Discovery of the Large, Rich and Beautiful Empire of Guiana

Sir Walter Raleigh: The Discovery of the Large, Rich and Beautiful Empire of Guiana
619373 Sir Walter Raleigh: The Discovery of the Large, Rich and Beautiful Empire of Guiana, from Newe Weld un Americanische Historien, by Johann Ludwig Gottfried, 1631 (litho) by Bry

Background imageGuyana Collection: Indian of the banks of the Oyapock, making fire, by means of a stem of reeds rubbed

Indian of the banks of the Oyapock, making fire, by means of a stem of reeds rubbed
LSE4332262 Indian of the banks of the Oyapock, making fire, by means of a stem of reeds rubbed vividly into a cavite dug into a rod of redneck (or rocouyer), engraving after a drawing by D.Maillart

Background imageGuyana Collection: The 'Jubilee'Statue of the Queen at Georgetown, Demerara (b / w photo)

The "Jubilee"Statue of the Queen at Georgetown, Demerara (b / w photo)
1048201 The " Jubilee" Statue of the Queen at Georgetown, Demerara (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818

Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818
6338291 Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Guianna or Guyana, South America, 1818)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Across Two Oceans, Sunday Morning in Georgetown, Demerara (engraving)

Across Two Oceans, Sunday Morning in Georgetown, Demerara (engraving)
1595196 Across Two Oceans, Sunday Morning in Georgetown, Demerara (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Several forcats, evades from the bagne in Guyana, found themselves in the middle of

Several forcats, evades from the bagne in Guyana, found themselves in the middle of
XEE4187944 Several forcats, evades from the bagne in Guyana, found themselves in the middle of the jungle victims of crocodiles, crustaceans

Background imageGuyana Collection: The landing of the French for the establishment of the new colony in the port of Nouvelle

The landing of the French for the establishment of the new colony in the port of Nouvelle
LSE4111805 The landing of the French for the establishment of the new colony in the port of Nouvelle Cayenne (or France Equinoxiale), 1762

Background imageGuyana Collection: Yacouman, Roucouyenne chief, tribe of Guiana on the banks of the Oyapock

Yacouman, Roucouyenne chief, tribe of Guiana on the banks of the Oyapock
LSE4332263 Yacouman, Roucouyenne chief, tribe of Guiana on the banks of the Oyapock, chasing the devil, he walks through the village after the birth of a child

Background imageGuyana Collection: South America: jungle in Brazil; riverbank in Guiana; Indians surprising Gauchos on the Pampas

South America: jungle in Brazil; riverbank in Guiana; Indians surprising Gauchos on the Pampas
3630091 South America: jungle in Brazil; riverbank in Guiana; Indians surprising Gauchos on the Pampas and making off with their herd of cattle

Background imageGuyana Collection: Riverbank in Guiana (coloured engraving)

Riverbank in Guiana (coloured engraving)
3630084 Riverbank in Guiana (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riverbank in Guiana)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Animals of Guiana (colour litho)

Animals of Guiana (colour litho)
3101081 Animals of Guiana (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of Guiana: Puma, Peccary, Spider Monkey)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Junction of the Kundanama with the Paramu, from Views in the Interior of Guiana

Junction of the Kundanama with the Paramu, from Views in the Interior of Guiana
STC86387 Junction of the Kundanama with the Paramu, from Views in the Interior of Guiana, engraved by George Barnard (fl.1832-90) pub

Background imageGuyana Collection: Roraima, a Remarkable Range of Sandstone Mountains in Guiana

Roraima, a Remarkable Range of Sandstone Mountains in Guiana
STC86386 Roraima, a Remarkable Range of Sandstone Mountains in Guiana, from Views in the Interior of Guiana, engraved by George Barnard (fl.1832-90) pub

Background imageGuyana Collection: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in the West Indies (engraving)

Across Two Oceans, Sketches in the West Indies (engraving)
1595440 Across Two Oceans, Sketches in the West Indies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, Sketches in the West Indies)

Background imageGuyana Collection: The New Townhall, Georgetown, Demerara (engraving)

The New Townhall, Georgetown, Demerara (engraving)
1596396 The New Townhall, Georgetown, Demerara (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Townhall, Georgetown, Demerara)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Across Two Oceans, shooting Sting-Rayfish on the Berbice River (engraving)

Across Two Oceans, shooting Sting-Rayfish on the Berbice River (engraving)
1595364 Across Two Oceans, shooting Sting-Rayfish on the Berbice River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Across Two Oceans, Georgetown, Demerara, sketched from the Lighthouse (engraving)

Across Two Oceans, Georgetown, Demerara, sketched from the Lighthouse (engraving)
1595195 Across Two Oceans, Georgetown, Demerara, sketched from the Lighthouse (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, Georgetown)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Women living in placers, mineral deposits. Engraving by Barbant to illustrate the story

Women living in placers, mineral deposits. Engraving by Barbant to illustrate the story
LSE4335740 Women living in placers, mineral deposits. Engraving by Barbant to illustrate the story " chez nos indiens, quatre annees de voyage dans la Guiane francaise", 1887-1891

Background imageGuyana Collection: Portrait of Henri Coudreau (1859-1899), professor of geography

Portrait of Henri Coudreau (1859-1899), professor of geography
LSE4335727 Portrait of Henri Coudreau (1859-1899), professor of geography and explorer of the Amazon (Brazil). Engraving by Thiriat to illustrate the story " chez nos indiens

Background imageGuyana Collection: A revolt aboard the building Ville de Saint Nazaire, which embarked from the Ile d

A revolt aboard the building Ville de Saint Nazaire, which embarked from the Ile d
LSE4323936 A revolt aboard the building Ville de Saint Nazaire, which embarked from the Ile d aix towards Guiana, 130 forcats and 170 relegues including many known anarchists (Leautier, Marpeaux)

Background imageGuyana Collection: Adam, the king of the Bonis and his ministers, in great dress

Adam, the king of the Bonis and his ministers, in great dress
LSE4325824 Adam, the king of the Bonis and his ministers, in great dress, on the bridge of L Alecton, steamboat of the narrator, who transports them from Cayenne to Maroni

Background imageGuyana Collection: Forcats saweurs du penitencier Saint-Laurent (Saint-Laurent) a Cayenne (French Guiana

Forcats saweurs du penitencier Saint-Laurent (Saint-Laurent) a Cayenne (French Guiana
XEE4143440 Forcats saweurs du penitencier Saint-Laurent (Saint-Laurent) A Cayenne (French Guiana) in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation A nos jours"

Background imageGuyana Collection: United Diversity

United Diversity
Hands of Youth Challenges International volunteers on cataract surgical mission in Guyana. Trip organizer Surgical Eye Expeditions.. Benton Murphy

Background imageGuyana Collection: British soldiers marching in Georgetown, British Guiana watched by local citizens

British soldiers marching in Georgetown, British Guiana watched by local citizens. The troops were sent to calm a serious constitutional crisis whaich arose following the election earlier in

Background imageGuyana Collection: British soldiers marching in Georgetown, British Guiana watched by local citizens

British soldiers marching in Georgetown, British Guiana watched by local citizens. The troops were sent to calm a serious constitutional crisis whaich arose following the election earlier in

Background imageGuyana Collection: Frank Holder, All Star Crescendo Swing Band, Bournemouth 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett

Frank Holder, All Star Crescendo Swing Band, Bournemouth 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
Frank Holder, All Star Crescendo Swing Band, Bournemouth 2007

Background imageGuyana Collection: British forces occupy Guyana. Date: 1803

British forces occupy Guyana. Date: 1803

Background imageGuyana Collection: Racial Types - Guyana - Postman

Racial Types - Guyana - Postman
A postman of French Guyana delivers the post and other items to two women Date: circa 1905



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Welcome to Guyana, a captivating country located in the heart of the Caribbean. Explore its vibrant capital city, Georgetown, where history and culture intertwine seamlessly. Marvel at the breathtaking Kaieteur Waterfalls, an awe-inspiring natural wonder with a staggering drop of 780 feet. Witness the incredible journey of a Leatherback Turtle hatchling as it crosses a sandy beach to reach the sparkling sea. Take in the mesmerizing aerial view of Kaieteur Falls and the Potaro River flowing vigorously through this South American paradise. Discover Downtown Georgetown's bustling streets, filled with colorful markets and friendly locals eager to share their stories. Uncover the rich historical significance behind Guyana's connection with Roraima, bridging two nations together. Pay homage to our revolutionary past at the Cuffy Monument, commemorating an uprising that shaped our nation back in 1763. Encounter fascinating wildlife encounters like Anacondas and Giant Otters along water's edge – truly unique experiences found only in Guyana. Embrace diversity as you meet both men and women who proudly call themselves Guyanese – each one contributing to our vibrant tapestry of cultures. Delve into history by exploring vintage maps showcasing Venezuela and Guayanas from 1897. Marvel at St. Georges Cathedral, one of the largest wooden churches globally; its grandeur is sure to leave you speechless. And don't forget to immerse yourself in everyday life here - experience authentic cuisine, lively festivals, and warm hospitality that make up Guyanese identity. Guyana awaits your arrival. Discover this hidden gem nestled between South America and Caribbean shores - an enchanting destination brimming with natural wonders and cultural treasures just waiting for you to explore.