I was born in Guyana (that's in South America). Does that mean I am an American or does it mean that I am not an American?(I live in Canada now)
Thank You?
2007-07-03 04:10:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
In a few years this question will be a mute point. With NAFTA, the USA, Canada and Mexico are already united economically. This trade agreement will soon be legal in all of North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Everyone one in the Western Hemisphere will become 'AMERICANS' legally and will be able to live anywhere in the Western Hemisphere they want. It will be one economic, social and political zone.
The passport you have will tell you which country you are now a citizen of. I would think you are Guyanian, unless one of your parents has a passport from another country. You may then be a dual citizen with one of your parent's home countries. It can be confusing. Look at your passport. If you don't have a passport, then you may also be illegal, then I would suggest you get a lawyer and straighten that situation out. Sometimes, especially children, don't know they are illegally in a country and find out many years later. You really need to know your legal status. Good luck.
2007-07-10 19:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by Alea S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were born on the continent of South America but your country is Guyana, therefore you are Guyanese. Canada is in North America and if you were born there you would be called a Canadian.
If you are born in the USA, then you are an American but this refers to the country (United States of America) and not the continent.
We (Americans) are always getting attacked for calling ourselves Americans, as if we are claiming that we are the only ones entitled to be called that. And we are, but that's only because the title is based on our country name, not the continent the country is in.
There are many countries in The Americas, but only one country with the word America in its title.
2007-07-03 04:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Debra P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you areSouth American. And to Alea S, a person from Guyana is called a Guyanese. Everything does end with "ian" . Get real and read, before writing.
2014-01-29 08:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by K.H. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a continental American, as are Canadians, Mexicans, Brazilians, etc. (like Chinese, Indians, and Arabians are all Asians, and New Zealanders are Australians.) But obviously you're not an 'American citizen' as in the United States.
2007-07-03 04:20:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dat means ur 100% guyanese if ur born in guyana if ur family was born in guyana and u was born in america dat means u will be half guyanese and american
2007-07-05 19:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the legal sense in America - when we say American in the US, it means born in the US or nationalized. So no. But in the general sense, sure.
2007-07-03 04:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
like myself..u r guyanese
however u can become a canadian since you're living in canada
i hope ur very proud 2 be a guyanese :-)
i am
2007-07-06 15:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by ♥рίиk♥βΰββℓέgυм♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO... you would be a Guyanaian first and a SOUTH American second... you would NOT be a NORTH AMERICAN... aka... AmeriKan
2007-07-03 04:18:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not born in America, then not an American.Period.
2007-07-03 04:13:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no,but you can become one if you live in america
2007-07-10 17:40:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋