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Demerara-Mahaica Region - Guyana

Georgetown, Guyana

Georgetown, estimated population 239,227 (2002 Guyana census), is the capital and largest city of Guyana, located in the Demerara-Mahaica region. It is situated on the Atlantic Ocean coast at the mouth of the Demerara River and it was nicknamed 'Garden City of the Caribbean. ' Georgetown is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|48|N|58|10|W||| | |name= }}. The city serves primarily as a retail and administrative centre. It also serves as a financial services centre.

Located at 6.8, -58.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Georgetown, Guyana, Capitals in South America, Populated places in Guyana, History of Guyana, Port cities in South America, Populated places established in the 18th century

University of Guyana

The University of Guyana, in Georgetown, Guyana, is a public university established in 1963 by the Guyanese government.

Located at 6.81225, -58.1171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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St. Stanislaus College

St. Stanislaus College is a Grade A Senior Secondary School in Georgetown, Guyana. It has a student population of 500 and a teaching staff of forty. Admission to the school is normally through the Secondary Schools' Entrance Examination.

Located at 6.80842, -58.1655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1866, Schools in 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

Cyril Potter College of Education

The Cyril Potter College of Education is a teacher training college in Guyana. The main institute is located at Turkeyen, and there are branches located in New Amsterdam, Rose Hall, Linden, Vreed-en-Hoop and Anna Regina. Teachers have to travel from rural areas to attend classes. It is descended from the Teachers’ Training Centre (TTC), Guyana's first teacher training college, established in 1928.

Located at 6.81748, -58.1146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Colleges in Guyana, Educational institutions established in 1928

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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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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Ogle Airport

Ogle Airport is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Guyana, 6 miles east of the capital, Georgetown. In 2003 the airport was a local hub shuttling some 50,000 passengers and 1,800 tons of cargo annually. Construction began that year to expand the facility to an international airport with upgraded facilities for immigration, customs, air traffic control, health and fire service.

Located at 6.80556, -58.1056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Airports 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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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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Providence, Guyana

Providence is a community in the Demerara-Mahaica Region of Guyana, on the east bank of the Demerara River, located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:6|46|0|N|58|10|0|W|region:GY | |name= }}, altitude 1 metre (3 feet). Providence is approximately 3 kilometres south of the capital, Georgetown. Providence is the home of the Providence Stadium.

Located at 6.76667, -58.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica

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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Unity Village, Guyana

Unity Village is a rural village in the East Coast district of the Demerara region of Guyana. The village is notable for being the birthplace of both Shivnarine Chanderpaul, former captain of the West Indies cricket team and Bharrat Jagdeo, president of Guyana.

Located at 6.78111, -58.1283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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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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Capture of Demerara and Essequibo

The Capture of Demerara and Essequibo was a French military expedition sent in January 1782 as part of the American Revolutionary War. In 1781, the Dutch colonies of Essequibo and Demerara were captured by a British squadron of Admiral Lord Rodney's fleet; the French took possession of these settlements, compelling British Governor Robert Kinston to surrender. The peace of Paris, which occurred in 1783 restored these territories to the Dutch.

Located at 6.8, -58.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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The International University-Guyana

The International University-Guyana is a degree granting institution and external center for a number of overseas higher learning institutions, based in Georgetown, Guyana. In 1994, Dr. Godfrey Sears, a dual doctoral degree holder in psychology and business management obtained permission from the government of Guyana to establish The International Institute of Professional Management and Engineering (IIPME).

Located at 6.8146, -58.1173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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International universities, Universities in Guyana

Pattensen, Turkeyen (Sophia)

The area developed during 1986, when land previously used for the cultivation of rice and rearing of fish began to be occupied. The area was called “farmers field” since it was used mainly for farming. However, a few short years later almost 400 persons had moved into the area. It was all swamp and mud when persons decided to use the area for housing.

Located at 6.8146, -58.1173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Georgetown, Guyana

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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Plaisance, Guyana

Plaisance is a village in Guyana between Better Hope and Goedverwagting. It was purchased by freed slaves from cattle farmer A J Watershodt for $39,000 after the abolition of slavery in 1838. It was officially declared a village in 1892. Famous people associated with the village include musician brothers Eddy Grant and Rudy Grant, who were born there.

Located at 6.8, -58.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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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 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