Guyana’s Geography

Guyana spans 214,969 square kilometers of raw, natural beauty—and much of it remains untouched. Over 75% of the country is blanketed in dense rainforest, making Guyana one of the most forested nations on Earth and a key part of the Amazon biome.

The country’s terrain is divided into four distinct regions:

• Low Coastal Plain – Rich in agriculture, but sitting 1–1.5 meters below sea level at high tide. Protected by an extensive system of canals and sluices, it’s where most of the population lives.
• Hilly Sand and Clay Belt – A zone of forests, rolling hills, and mineral wealth—especially gold, bauxite, and diamonds.
• Interior Savannahs – Vast grasslands home to cattle ranches and eco-lodges, perfect for adventure tourism and wildlife spotting.
• Forested Highland Region – Mountainous and remote, this area houses the Pakaraima Mountains and Guyana’s crown jewel: Kaieteur Falls, one of the tallest and most powerful single-drop waterfalls in the world.

Guyana is crisscrossed by a vast network of rivers and creeks, earning it the name: “The Land of Many Waters.” The most iconic of these is the Essequibo River, stretching more than 1,000 kilometers and hosting over 365 islands including historic Fort Island.

This natural architecture, rivers, highlands, rainforests, and savannahs creates a living playground for eco-tourism, scientific exploration, and authentic cultural encounters.

Whether you’re navigating blackwater creeks by canoe, scaling jungle-covered mountains, or walking the savannah under endless skies, Guyana’s geography invites you to go beyond the map.