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St George’s Cathedral
St George’s is an Anglican cathedral in Georgetown, giving the Guyanese capital a specific church landmark associated with that distinct Christian tradition.
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Discover Georgetown
Georgetown is Guyana's capital beside the Demerara mouth on the Atlantic. Low coastal ground makes drainage and water management important. Historical timber architecture adds a distinctive built character to this particular environment.
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Explore Georgetown
A capital at a river mouth
Port activity connects the city with its hinterland and overseas routes. Canals and level terrain show that water is both a route and a daily urban challenge.
Timber buildings and living communities
St George's Cathedral provides a prominent example of the wooden building tradition. Markets and varied cultural communities add everyday activity. Georgetown combines South American location with Caribbean influences, its character closely connected with coastal geography and historical development.
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Sights in and around Georgetown
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