physical geography

Guyana is part of the Guyanese plateau, as are also French Guyana and Suriname (Dutch Guyana).

The highest point is Mount Roraima, (9190 feet) in the Pacaraima range. In this range there is also the highest table-top mountain or Tepui.
A number of rivers cut across the country, namely the Essequibo and its tributaries, which flow into the alluvial Atlantic plain.

Spectacular waterfalls: the Kaieteur with a drop of 742 feet is one of the highest waterfalls in the world.

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The climate, which is hot and humid, with an average annual temperature of 27° C (80°F) and 100% humidity explains why 76% of the country's surface is covered with equatorial forest.

In the south, however, there are savannah lands.

Arial view of the Barima River.

The Barima River is situated in the north of the country. The low lying land means water comes in high upstream with the tide.