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Guyana’s 10 Administrative Regions
Rupununi savannah.
This, the administrative centre of
Region nine, boasts a hospital, a
police station, an army camp, a
telecommunication station, schools,
guesthouses, hotels, restaurants and
stores.
Since the building of the Takutu
Bridge, the town has been growing
rapidly, with a large commercial
centre, making shopping by Brazilians
a very lucrative business across the
border.
The area’s other economic activities
are plant and mineral extraction, and
tourism. The indigenous population
comprises mainly Makushi and
Wapishana tribes.
The Rupununi Savannah is divided
into north and south by the
Kanuku Mountains. Visitors can be
accommodated at cattle ranches
for that unique experience and
locals provide guided walks across
the savannah and up into the hills.
Overland camping treks to the Kumu
falls, trek up the Kanuku Mountain
to Shomburg peak for an overnight
camping trip, horse riding and
hiking in the Rupununi, climbing the
100 steps up the Moca Moca Falls ,
whitewater rafting and trips across the
border to Boa Vista in Brazil are just a
few options.
Lethem’s main annual tourist
attraction is the famous Rupununi
Rodeo held on the Easter weekend.
This event attracts visitors from
Guyana, Brazil, Venezuela and other
parts of the world.
Lethem can easily be described as the
gateway to South America.
It is named after Sir Gordon James
Lethem, Governor of British Guiana
from 1946 to 1947.
Region #10:
Upper Demerara - Upper Berbice
Tel: 592-444-6456
The inland region of Upper Demerara-
Upper contains the largest portion of
the hilly sand and clay area. Guyana’s
principal bauxite deposits are found
in the White. Sands area contains the
largest portion of the hilly sand and
clay area. Guyana’s principal bauxite
Rockstone, Region 10
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