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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GuyanaGuyana - Wikipedia

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   Guyana (/ ɡ aɪ ˈ ɑː n ə / ⓘ or / ɡ aɪ ˈ æ n ə / ⓘ ghy-A(H)N-ə), officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America, part of the historic mainland British West Indies. Guyana is an indigenous word which means "Land of Many Waters".

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3. www.bbc.com › news › world-latin-america-19546909Guyana country profile - BBC News

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   Dec 11, 2023 · Sandwiched between Venezuela and Suriname, the former British colony of Guyana is the only English-speaking country in South America. Since independence from the UK in 1966, Guyana has seen...

4. www.britannica.com › place › GuyanaGuyana | Language, People, & Oil Discovery | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Guyana is a country located in the northeastern corner of South America. Indigenous peoples inhabited it prior to European settlement. Their name for the land was guiana (‘land of water’). Today Guyana reflects its British and Dutch colonial past. It is the only English-speaking country of South America.

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5. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › guide-to-guyanaA first-timer’s guide to Guyana - Lonely Planet

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Consider a trip to Guyana if you want to go where few tourists have ventured; you love wildlife; you want to experience a mix of cultures; you find allure in rustic and roughing-it travel; and you have a yen for astonishing landscapes that haven’t changed in hundreds of years.

6. www.cia.gov › about › archivesGuyana - The World Factbook

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   Dec 22, 2021 · Guyana's two largest ethnic groups are the Afro-Guyanese (descendants of African slaves) and the Indo-Guyanese (descendants of Indian indentured laborers), which together comprise about three quarters of Guyana's population.

7. www.lonelyplanet.com › the-guianas › guyanaGuyana travel - Lonely Planet | South America

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   Nov 15, 2022 · Explore Guyana, a densely forested country with raw adventure and authentic culture. Find attractions, activities, articles, guidebooks and more to plan your trip with Lonely Planet.

8. www.nationsonline.org › oneworld › guyanaGuyana - Country Profile - Nations Online Project

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   Learn about Guyana, a tropical country in South America with a history of British colonialism and a diverse population. Find information on its geography, government, economy, culture, and more.