First Published: 16th of January, 2016 by Patrick Carpen.
Last updated: April 19, 2023 at 13:18 pm
Georgetown is the capital city of Guyana, and it is also the country’s only city. The city of Georgetown is located in Administrative Region No. 4. Orginally founded by Dutch and called Stabroek, the British changed the name to Georgetown in 1781. The city of Georgetown is home to Guyana’s chief port: Port Georgetown which lies on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Demerara River.
The population of Georgetown is approximately 350,000 and comprises of the East Indian, Chinese, Portuguese, African, Indigenous, whites (smallest group), and mixed races. Economic activities in Georgetown include manufacturing, retail outlets, shipping and transportation industries, hotels, restaurants, and night clubs. A large fraction of the population of Georgetown are employed by the government.
There are a number of private and public schools in Georgetown. Some private schools include Mae’s Academy and School of the Nations.
GDF Camp AyangannaGeorgetown Magistrate’s CourtsThe Botanical GardensGet your fresh fish at Bourda MarketThe Canadian High Commission in Georgetown’s recently commissioned mural.Inside City MallThe Cuffy Statue or 1763 MonumentCrossing to Vreedenhoop from the back of the Stabroek Market, also called the Stabroek WharfThe Eugene Correia International Airport, formerly called Ogle airport, located about 5 minutes drive from Georgetown. (2019 photo)The entrance to Giftland MallInside Giftland Shopping MallKitty Public RoadKitty SeawallRobb StreetChurch and Camp StreetsGeorgetown Public Hospital (2019 photo)Inside Mario’s PizzaMarriot Beach – Easter 2019Movie Towne (2019 photo)The National MuseumInside Oasis Cafe (2019 photo)Regency HotelSt. Andrew’s KirkThe Stabroek MarketTower HotelThe Umana Yana (2019 photo)
