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Georgetown, Guyana
What It Is Like to Retire in Georgetown
Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana, a city of over 300,000 people. This beautiful city is located on the coast near the northeastern tip of South America (just below Venezuela and above Suriname). Guyana is a former British colony that achieved independence in 1966. It is situated in Demerara-Mahaica on the Atlantic Ocean coas, at the mouth of the Demerara River. It is nicknamed the "Garden City of the Caribbean." The city recorded a population of 118,363 in the 2012 census. All executive departments of Guyana's government are located in the city, including Parliament Building, Guyana's Legislative Building and the Court of Appeals, Guyana's highest judicial court. The State House (the official residence of the head of state), as well as the offices and residence of the head of government, are both located in the city. The CARICOM headquarters is also based in Georgetown. Georgetown is also known for its British colonial architecture. Photo of the Parliament Building courtesy of Wikipedia and David Stanley, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0/
Where to Retire in Georgetown and Home Prices
Georgetown has active adult communities (see link at top right).
The area has a number of exclusive gated communities. Bel Air Park, Bel Air Gardens, Lamaha Gardens and Bel Air Springs. Median home values are just above $100,000.
What Is Special about Georgetown
Its colonial architecture and heritage are important. Also, its adjacency to the sea.
What Is Not Special about Georgetown
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Who Will Like Retirement in Georgetown
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Local Economy Is Driven by
Tourism.
Climate and Physical Environment
Georgetown is located on Guyana's Atlantic coast on the east bank of Demerara River estuary. The terrain in this part of the country where the city is located is flat coastal plains. It has a hot tradewinds tropical rain forest environment.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Georgetown's theatre scene is dominantly concentrated on the stages of the National Cultural Centre.
Crime
Crime in Georgetown is slightly above average.
Medical facilities
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Transportation
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (formerly Timehri Airport) acts as the major air transportation hub for the city.
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