Which Indigenous peoples live in Guyana’s coastal and interior regions?

The Indigenous peoples of Guyana, who constitute approximately one-tenth of the population, are categorized into coastal and interior groups.1

• Coastal Groups: These include the Warao (Warrau), the Arawak, and the Carib.1
• Interior Groups: These include the Wapisiana (Wapishana), the Arekuna, and the Macusí (Macushí), among many others residing in the forest areas. The Macusí and Wapisiana are particularly prominent in the Rupununi Savanna region.1

While these groups maintain a presence in the interior, their traditional lands have faced significant challenges due to government control and industrial activities like logging and gold mining, which have damaged ecosystems and displaced some communities.1