Guyana
Guyana is a state in Amazon and Guianas (South America) that has existed since 1966 CE. Its people spoke Germanic languages (Gothic, Frankish, English, German, Dutch, Norse).
The only English-speaking country in South America, independent in 1966. Offshore oil production since 2019 has made its economy one of the fastest growing in the world.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1966 CE to the present
- Duration
- 59 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Amazon and Guianas, South America
- Language family
- Germanic
- Capital
- Georgetown
Came from
Events in South America during its time
- Coup in Chile
Neighbours in South America
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Guyana exist?
1966 CE to the present, about 59 years.
Where was Guyana?
Amazon and Guianas, in South America. Its capital was Georgetown.
What language did Guyana speak?
Germanic. This family includes Gothic, Frankish, English, German, Dutch, Norse.
What came before Guyana?
British Guiana.