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About
Guyana, South America
The
Dutch arrived, and subsequently settled here in
1580, and Guyana's history is now replete with battles
fought and lost, as the Dutch, as well as the British,
French and Spanish tried for centuries to control
this land.
Covered
with rivers and a massive rainforest, it's a rugged,
unspoiled country, with over 90% of its population
living along the coastal areas.
Guyana
gained independence from the UK in 1966 and is South
America's only English speaking country, Today, with
its state-controlled past left behind, it's moving
into a free market system and a brighter, independent
future.
Capital
City: Georgetown (population 351,000)
Population:
703,150
Languages:
English, local dialects |
