Guyana’s Ten Regions, One Nation

Guyana is a country shaped by distance, rivers, and land. To understand it

fully, you have to understand its ten administrative regions, each with its own

history, economy, and rhythm of life. Together, they form a nation

that stretches from the Atlantic coast deep into the Amazonian interior. Region One,

Barima–Waini, sits in the far northwest. Thick rainforest, winding rivers,

and Indigenous communities define this region. Roads are limited, and river travel remains essential.

Fishing, forestry, and subsistence farming support village life.

Culture here is deeply connected to the land, with Indigenous knowledge guiding