Area Sections
Guyana
History
Economy
Health
People
Areas
Georgetown
Bartica
Baganara
New amsterdam
Kaieteur falls
Linden
Mabarumba
Other Definitions
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Guyana Guyana, or British Guyana, was the first of the three Guyana's to be independent. Before may 1966 it was the only British colony on the South American mainland. Guyana borders on Suriname , French Guiana and Brazil . Georgetown the capital is the largest city. New amsterdam is a an old Dutch town. The Dutch and the English had eternal wars in the Guyana's and the borders changed a lot. Kaieteur falls in the south of the country is a spectacular attraction. The falls are 5 times higher than Niagara and located in the middle of an unspoilt rainforest. A hike in the tropical rainforest will be an unforgettable experience.
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