Travel to Guyana and experience some of or all public holidays that is either religious or non religious that are celebrated by all Guyanese. These reflect our motto which states ‘one people, one nation, one destiny.’
For administrative purposes, Guyana is divided into 10 regions, each headed by a chairman who presides over a regional democratic council. Local communities are administered by village or city councils. The regions are Barima-Waini, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Demerara-Mahaica, East Berbice-Corentyne, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Mahaica-Berbice, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Demerara-Berbice and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.
Guyana currency is the monetary unit and medium of exchange for goods and services in Guyana. The official currency of Guyana is Guyanese Dollar, which is abbreviated as GYD.