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District of Georgetown
Demerara-Mahaica Region - Guyana

Queen's College, Guyana

Queen's College is a secondary school in Georgetown, Guyana situated at the south-easterly junction of Camp Street and Thomas Lands. Students can enter the school through the National Grade Six Assessment(NGSA) and at the Lower 6th Form Level if the academic performance of the student at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate(CSEC) is satisfactory.

Located at 6.81428, -58.1637 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1844, Schools in Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana

Guyana Zoo

Guyana Zoo (officially Guyana Zoological Park) is a zoo located in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. The zoo officially opened in 1952, but its grounds had been used as botanical gardens since 1895. Some of its most popular attractions are Harpy Eagles and manatees. As of 2005, the zoo had approximately 25 staff. The Calgary Zoo has partnered with Guyana Zoo as "sister" zoos.

Located at 6.80605, -58.1463 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Zoos in Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital

See Mercy Hospital for other medical facilities with the Mercy name. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital is a Catholic hospital on Parade Street in Georgetown, Guyana. It was established by members of the Sword of the Spirit movement and was officially opened in August, 1945. The hospital includes a School of Nursing. The oldest wing of the hospital burnt down on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 7 am.

Located at 6.82247, -58.1603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Infrastructure completed in 1945, Hospitals in Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana, Hospitals established in 1945

Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology

The Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology is a museum of anthropology in Georgetown, Guyana and claims to be the oldest such museum in the English-speaking Caribbean region. It was established in 1974, but not opened to the public until 1982. It is located at 61 Main Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown.

Located at 6.81681, -58.1645 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Guyana, Anthropology museums, Georgetown, Guyana

Bishops' High School, Guyana

The Bishops' High School is ranked as one of best secondary schools in Georgetown, Guyana. It was established in 1870 by the Anglican Church as a ladies' school. The school later merged with Mrs. Vyfhuis' school, also founded in 1870, and then with the DeSaffon school. Mrs. Vyfhuis was offered headship of the combined schools in 1875. The school's first home was at Brickdam and Manget Place, and then at "Minto House" on Waterloo Street.

Located at 6.81428, -58.1637 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1870, Schools in Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana

St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown

St. George's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Georgetown, Guyana and is one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, at a height of 43.5 metres . It is the seat of the Bishop of Guyana. St. George's was designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield and opened on 24 August 1892. The building was completed in 1899. It is located on Church Street in Georgetown, and has been designated a National Monument.

Located at 6.81278, -58.1636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Georgetown, Guyana, Cathedrals in Guyana, Church buildings in the Caribbean, Anglican churches in the Caribbean, Religious buildings completed in 1894, 19th-century Anglican church buildings, Anglican cathedrals in South America

State House, Guyana

State House (formerly "Government House") located in Georgetown, is the official residence of the President of Guyana. It was previously the official residence of the Governor of British Guiana before the colony gained independence and became Guyana. The building dates back to 1858. It was the residence of the Governor General and in 1970, the country's first president, Arthur Chung, resided there.

Located at 6.80639, -58.1508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1858, Official residences in Guyana, Presidential palaces, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, British Guiana

Bourda

The Bourda is a cricket ground in Georgetown, Guyana, used by the Guyanese cricket team for matches with other nations in the Caribbean as well as some Test matches involving the West Indies. Located in Bourda in Georgetown, Guyana, between Regent Street and North Road, it is home to the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). The ground is reminiscent of old baseball stadiums, due to its cantilever stands.

Located at 6.80817, -58.1499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1884, Test cricket grounds in the West Indies, Cricket grounds in Guyana, Buildings and structures in Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana, Football venues in Guyana

Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown City Hall is a nineteenth-century Gothic Revival building located on the corner of Regent Street and Avenue of the Republic in Georgetown, Guyana. The building was designed by architect Reverend Ignatius Scoles in 1887, and was completed in June 1889. The building houses the offices of the Mayor, the City Council, and the City Engineer.

Located at 6.81112, -58.1649 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1889, Georgetown, Guyana, Buildings and structures in Guyana, Historic sites in Guyana

National Cultural Centre (Guyana)

The National Cultural Centre, the premier auditorium for cultural presentations in Guyana, is located on Homestretch Avenue, D’Urban Park, in Georgetown. It rises 62 feet, is 240 feet long and 115 feet wide, and seats about 2,000 people. Its stage is 48 feet deep with an orchestra pit, and has a 72-foot wide and 20-foot high opening. The Centre is decorated with a chandelier made of local woods over the main staircase, and a Denis Williams mural, entitled "Memorabilia 11".

Located at 6.80261, -58.14 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Company Path Garden

Company Path Garden is a small garden on the west side of the Avenue of the Republic in Georgetown, Guyana, between Church and North Streets. During colonial times, “company path” was the name given to a road used by the propertied class as an access road from the river to their lands. The company path, in this case, extended from the side of the Demerara River along the path on which the Bank of Guyana was built and eastwards beyond the Avenue of the Republic.

Located at 6.81312, -58.1644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana, Gardens in Guyana

Sea Wall, Guyana

The Sea Wall is a 280 mile seawall that runs along much of Guyana's coastline, and all of the coastline in the capital city of Georgetown. It protects settlements in the coastal areas of Guyana, most of which are below sea level at high tide.

Located at 6.82541, -58.1591 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Seawalls, Buildings and structures in Guyana

Georgetown Football Stadium

Georgetown Football Stadium is a multi-use stadium on Vlissengen Road in Georgetown, Guyana. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 2,000 people.

Located at 6.80821, -58.1489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Guyana

Splashmins Fun Park

Splashmins Fun Park and Resort is an amusement park in Georgetown, Guyana. It is located on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The theme park features shows, pristine plant life and beaches. The Park is built on one hundred and sixty four acres of amidst numerous species of flora and a variety of fauna which include spectacular bird life. Splashmins is a privately owned resort.

Located at 6.81208, -58.1594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana (ICAG) is a professional body in Guyana that regulates the accountancy industry and arranges for ongoing training of its members.

Located at 6.81878, -58.1638 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Professional accountancy bodies

St. Rose's High School, Guyana

St. Rose's Secondary High School is a government school on Church Street in Georgetown, Guyana, serving students in grades 7-12 in Georgetown, Guyana. To be accepted into the school, the student must receive a certain grade in their Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (SSEE). This is the fourth highest school in Guyana, closely followed by St. Joseph High School (Guyana).

Located at 6.81207, -58.1594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1847, Schools in Guyana

Roman Catholic Diocese of Georgetown

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Georgetown (erected 12 April 1837, as the Vicariate Apostolic of British Guiana) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. It was elevated to the Diocese of Georgetown on 29 February 1956. The diocese's cathedral, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, is located in Georgetown, Guyana.

Located at 6.80722, -58.1619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Roman Catholic dioceses in South America, Religious organizations established in 1837, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 19th century

National Library of Guyana

The National Library of Guyana (formerly known as the Carnegie Free Library, the Georgetown Free Public Library and the Free Public Library) is the legal deposit and copyright library for Guyana. Unlike many national libraries, it is also a public lending library and the headquarters of Guyana's public library service, with branches extending throughout the country. Founded in 1909, the National Library of Guyana is situated on the corner of Church Street and Main Street in central Georgetown.

Located at 6.81381, -58.1646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Library buildings completed in 1909, Guyanese culture, National libraries, Libraries in Guyana, Deposit libraries

The Business School Guyana

The Business School was founded in 1975 by Erma Bovell. Bovell, a deeply religious individual, started the school to provide secretarial training for girls from low-income households. These girls were unable to get an education in the public school system in Guyana. This training provided them opportunities to gain employment and to play a positive role in their curriculum. The Business School is located in the heart of Georgetown, Guyana at 43 Brickdam.

Located at 6.80762, -58.161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Education in Guyana, Educational institutions established in 1975

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Guyana)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the government ministry of Guyana responsible for directing the nation's external relations and the operations of its international diplomatic missions. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has directed the ministry as Minister of Foreign Affairs since April 2008. The ministry is located in Guyana's capital city, Georgetown.

Located at 6.80624, -58.1516 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Politics of Guyana, Government of Guyana, Foreign affairs ministries

Bourda Cemetery, Guyana

Bourda Cemetery is an eighteenth-century cemetery situated on Bourda Street in Georgetown, Guyana. Formerly known as "Bourda's Walk", Bourda cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Georgetown, and the only surviving plantation cemetery in the city. It is considered a national landmark and has been listed as a national monument by the National Trust of Guyana.

Located at 6.80889, -58.1583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Castellani House, Guyana

Castellani House is a large nineteenth-century building, which is situated on the corner of Vlissengen Road and Homestretch Avenue in Georgetown, Guyana. It was designed and constructed by the Maltese architect, Cesar Castellani, between 1879 and 1882. Originally serving as a residence for colonial government officials, Castellani House has been the home of Guyana's National Art Gallery since 1993.

Located at 6.80604, -58.1499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Georgetown Seawall Bandstand

The Georgetown Seawall Bandstand is an iron bandstand that is situated on the western end of Georgetown Seawall in Guyana. It is one of three bandstands in Georgetown, the other two being situated in the Botanical Gardens and the Promenade Gardens.

Located at 6.82519, -58.1589 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bandstands, Buildings and structures in Guyana, Music venues in Guyana

Marian Academy

Marian Academy is a Roman Catholic private school in Georgetown, Guyana. It is situated on Carifesta Avenue in central Georgetown. The academy provides secondary, primary and nursery schooling.

Located at 6.82233, -58.1554 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Georgetown International Academy

The Georgetown International Academy is a private, coeducational day school in Georgetown, Guyana, which offers an educational program compatible with the United States system for nursery through grade 12. The School has been in operation since 1971. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending approximately from the end of August to the end of January and from the end of January to the middle of June.

Located at 6.81826, -58.1311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Education in Guyana, Schools in Guyana, Educational institutions established in 1971