Guyana is a country on the northern coast of South America, just above the Equator and a part of the western part of the wider region of Guiana. The country is bordered to the east by Suriname, to the south by Brazil, to the west by Venezuela and to the north by the Atlantic Ocean. It is the third smallest country in South America and approximately the size of Great Britain or Idaho.
The official name is the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Guyana is an Amerindian word meaning Land of Many Waters, and the country is mostly characterized by vast unspoiled rain forests dissected by numerous rivers, creeks and beautiful waterfalls, notably Kaieteur Falls on the Potaro River, at 741ft high is considered the highest Single Drop Waterfall in the world. It is also famous for being the inspiration for The Lost World, for its friendly multicultural society, high floral and faunal biodiversity, prize-winning rum, wooden architecture, and Demerara sugar.
Though physically part of South America, culturally, Guyana is more Caribbean than Latin American—demonstrated by the fact that English is the main language — and it is often considered part of the West Indies. Other languages include Creolese Creole English, Waiwai, Arawak and Macushi.
2006-09-08 13:18:01
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answered by Anonymous
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Guyana is the only country in Central or South America that speaks English as it's official language.
This site tells a lot about all aspects of Guyana, and has it's flag and a map of the country.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107608.html
2006-09-08 15:02:17
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answered by Bobbie 5
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Been there a few times on business. Big gold mine, very good rum. Part of the country is in dispute with Venezuela over ownership.
2006-09-08 12:56:45
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answered by Here we Go 2
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Yes I do, my friend is from Guyana.
2006-09-08 13:39:12
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answered by Mightymo 6
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Yeah
2006-09-08 12:56:29
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answered by Anonymous
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Isn't that where that NUT CASE Jim Jones murdered his followers with poison Kool-Aid??????
2006-09-08 13:13:42
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answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6
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Read the article and knock yourself out.
2006-09-08 12:55:53
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answered by Anonymous
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