Guyana: The Self-Sufficient Nation That Feeds Itself, 40% Indian Population
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News18•22-01-2026, 18:11
Guyana: The Self-Sufficient Nation That Feeds Itself, 40% Indian Population
- •Guyana, a South American country with 8 lakh population, is the only nation globally 100% self-sufficient in all 7 major food categories.
- •Approximately 40% of Guyana's population is of Indian origin, descendants of laborers brought from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the 19th century.
- •The country produces all its own grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, and fish, buying nothing from abroad.
- •Even global powers like America (4 categories), China (6 categories), and India (lacks in pulses and edible oil) are not fully self-sufficient.
- •Guyana's success stems from effective utilization of its land and water resources, with 85% of its area covered by dense forests.
Why It Matters: Guyana stands as the world's only fully food self-sufficient nation, largely due to its Indian-origin population.
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