Guyana (pronounced /ɡaɪˈɑːnə/ or /ɡaɪˈænə/), officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a sovereign state on the northern mainland of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Suriname to the east and Venezuela to the west. With 215,000 square kilometres (83,000 sq mi), Guyana is the third-smallest country on mainland South America after Uruguay and Suriname.
The region known as "Guyana" comprised the large shield landmass north of the Amazon River and east of the Orinoco River known as the "Land of many waters". Originally inhabited by several indigenous groups, Guyana was settled by the Dutch before coming under British control in the late 18th century. It was governed as the plantation economy of British Guiana until independence in 1966, and officially became a republic within the British Commonwealth of Nations in 1970. The legacy of British rule is reflected in the country's diverse population, which includes Indian, African, Amerindian, and multiracial groups.
Guyana is a country in the Guianas, South America.
Guyana, Guiana, or Guayana may refer to:
The Commonwealth realm of Guyana, officially known as "Guyana", was a predecessor to the modern-day Guyana and an independent state that existed between 26 May 1966 and 23 February 1970.
British rule ended in 1966, when Guyana was given independence as a Commonwealth realm by the Guyana Independence Act 1966 which transformed the British Crown Colony of British Guiana into the independent sovereign constitutional monarchy of Guyana with the British monarch as head of state. Guyana shared the Sovereign with the other Commonwealth realms, and the monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Guyana. The royal succession was governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701. The following governors-generals held office in Guyana during the dominion period:
Elizabeth II did not reside in or visit Guyana during its time as a Commonwealth realm.
Well, we were lovin' and a-huggin' and a-kissin' and a-squeezin'
on a Friday an' Saturday night
Just a-dancin' and a-prancin' and a lotta romancin' and
boy, did it sure feel right
But now we're cussin' and a-fussin' and we can't win nuthin'
ev'ry Friday an' Saturday night
Now there's no more dancin' for this king of romancin'
'cause it looks like I've lost the fight
Just a little more lovin' and no more cussin'
would make me feel alright
How 'bout some lovin' and a-huggin and a little bit of rubbin'
on this cold and lonely night
Because I'm lonesome and I'm jonesing for a little bit of lovin'
and baby, I'm just your type
Now there's no more dancin' for this king of romancin'
and it looks like I've lost the fight
Well now my sweet little baby done got plum crazy
and she's lookin' to start a fight
And she's a-cussin' and a-fussin', talkin' 'bout her cousin
walkin' around with a forty-five
And she's a tough one and a fun one who can sure give a good one
if you ever get to spend the night
She's a sexy honey-baby that's just plum crazy
with them wild and crazy eyes
Well, we were lovin' and a-huggin' and a-kissin' and a-squeezin'
on a Friday an' Saturday night
Just a-dancin' and a-prancin' and a lotta romancin' and
boy, did it sure feel right
But now we're cussin' and a-fussin' and we can't win nuthin'
ev'ry Friday an' Saturday night
Now there's no more dancin' for this king of romancin'
and it looks like I've lost the fight