Annai, Guyana facts for kids
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Annai
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Annai (2014)
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 Annai, Guyana
Location in Guyana
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| Country | Guyana |
| Region | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
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| • Total | 481 |
Annai is a small Amerindian village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is home to many members of the Macushi people.
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Location and Surroundings
Annai is located about 95 meters (314 feet) above sea level. It sits right at the edge of the Rupununi savannah, which is a large grassland area. The village is nestled in the foothills of the Pakaraima Mountains. It is also close to the Rupununi River. Annai is often called the "gateway to the Rupununi" because of its important location. It is about 15 miles north of Karanambo. The village is also 416 kilometers (258 miles) by road from Georgetown, which is the capital city of Guyana.
Life in Annai
Most people in Annai are from the Macushi group, one of Guyana's native peoples. Annai is one of the northernmost Macushi villages in the North Rupununi Savannahs. The community mainly focuses on agriculture. Villagers grow crops like cassava and peanuts. They also raise cattle. The village gets its electricity from solar power, which is a clean energy source.
Public Services and Tourism
Annai has several important public services for its residents. These include a nursery school, a primary school, and a secondary school. There is also a public health center to help people stay healthy. Annai has its own airstrip, called Annai's airstrip (NAI). This allows small planes to land and connect the village to other parts of Guyana.
Annai is also home to the Rock View Ecotourism Resort. This resort used to be an old ranch built in the 1950s. Today, it is a great place for visitors to stay. From Rock View, people can easily take trips to the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development. This center works to protect the rainforest and study its wildlife.
Nearby Villages
Kwatamang is a smaller village located near Annai. It was settled in 1948. A school was built in Kwatamang in 1990, helping to educate the children there.
See also
In Spanish: Annai (Guyana) para niños
