The Atlantic Ocean sits to the North; and some of the country's largest rice fields are just beyond its southern horizon.

The culture is very similar to that of the rest of the British Caribbean, but with, according to the locals, an East Indian flair.

In the beginning, the culture of Cove and John resembled very much that of India, but as African and Chinese infiltrated the village a slight variety was added.

The residents of Cove and John, Indo-Guyanese, Afro-Guyanese, and Chinese Guyanese brought their foods, traditions, religion and customs with them.

Women's Leadership Institute in Cove and John hosts workshops on business and self-reliance.