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British Guiana became Guyana and Dutch Guiana became Suriname.
British Guiana was created in 1814.
Guiana....I think.
The South American country of Guyana was British Guiana prior to its independence.
Guyana was known as British Guiana until its independence on 26 May 1966
Great Britain held a territory of British Guiana in South America, but did not take over the continent. In fact, British Guiana was the second smallest territory in South America, after French Guiana. British Guiana was under British control from 1814-1966. The British took possession for reasons similar to any territory: resources, money, land, power, etc.
No. Guyana is an independent country which was formerly the British colony of British Guiana. Suriname was formerly a Dutch colony named Dutch Guiana. French Guiana remains a French overseas department.
The three countries are: Guyana (ex British Guiana) Suriname ( Ex Dutch Guiana) and French Guiana (not independent).
British Guiana
S. Bracewell has written: '[Report of an examination ... of the occurrence of natural inflammable gas ...]' -- subject(s): Gases in rocks 'Notes on lignite in British Guiana' -- subject(s): Lignite industry
Charles Alexander Dunn has written: 'The Canadian mission in British Guiana' -- subject(s): British Guiana Mission, Microform, Missions, Presbyterian Church
British retreat and growing American-British friendship