Countdown: 13

I'm leaving for Guyana August 8th.  Each weekday, I'll post some information about the country.

Georgetown

Georgetown City Hall (source)

Georgetown is the capital and largest city in Guyana, with an estimated population of 239,227.  Its located on the coast and is about 3 feet below sea level, necessitating sea walls and canals.  The city of Georgetown began as a small town in the 18th century under Dutch administration.  It was captured by the British in 1781 but became the capital in 1782 after French capture.  After a brief period of Dutch reclamation, the city was officially named Georgetown (after King George III) in 1812 by the British.

Georgetown is home to St. George's cathedral,and Stabroak market, the Demerara Harbour Bridge, and the Pegasus hotel. Georgetown receives over 450,000 tourist a year, that is almost 86% of Guyana's total tourism.

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