The culture here is multifaceted and is a mixture of different shades and colors. Most of the population resides in the city of Georgetown which is the capital of Guyana. East Indians, Afro-Guyanese, Amerindians account for 51%,43% and 4% of the total population. Near about 2% of the population is inhabited by mixture of Americans, Chinese and European people. The official language of the people is English but other dialects are also used by the local people here. Hindu religion is being followed by the East Indians. Arawak Indians were the primitive inhabitants followed by carib Indians who called this country of Guyana as Guiana which was historically known as “land of waters.”

It has a culture which is influenced by Europeans and the Dutch people. The food is also affected by its culture which comprises mainly Creole dishes and seafood. Rotis of East Africans and Chinese food is also favored. Fruit juices and alcohol drinks are popular with Guyanese people. The culture of this place encourages Visual arts like Sculptor and Painting. Poets and writers are strong parts of culture. Cricket and soccer are popular sports. 

Various races constitute the culture here. Large part of the inhabitants lives in the coastal plains though Guyana encircles large area of tropical rain forests with unmatched beauty of nature with a booming wildlife which invites the tourists from all parts of the globe. It is popular tourist destination with a strong influence of South America Culture.

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