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The South American country of Guyana was British Guiana prior to its independence.

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The colonies of british Guiana and dutch Guiana became what modern countries?

British Guiana became Guyana and Dutch Guiana became Suriname.


When Dutch Guiana became independent it changed it's name to what?

Surinam.


What is the culture of the people in British Guiana?

The country became Guyana in 1966 when it became independent of the British. They still speak English.


When did Guyana join the British empire?

The Dutch gave the British full control in 1786


How was French Guiana a part of France?

French Guiana is still an overseas territory of France, located in northern South America. It was settled by the French in the 17th century. It is called "French" Guiana because in colonial times, there were three colonies: French, British, and Dutch Guiana. The latter two became Guyana and Suriname, respectively.


What year did Dutch Guiana become suriname?

Dutch Guiana became Suriname on 25 November 1975,


Who ruled French Guiana before it became independent?

French Guiana has not become inependent yet they are sharing borders with France.


Why is English the official language of Guyana?

Guyana used to be a British colony.English is the official language of Guyana because it used to be the British colony called British Guiana. English was the official language of all British colonies so it was well established by the time Guyana became independent.


What languages were spoken in British Guiana?

The Co-operative Republic of Guyana came under British sovereignty in 1815, and became independent May 26, 1966. English (official), Amerindian dialects, Creole, Hindi, Urdu. World Almanac & Book of Facts 2007


Are panama and Guyana former spanish colonies?

Panama is a former Spanish colony, until independence in 1821. Guyana was never a Spanish colony. Apart from the indigenous Amerindian people, it was first settled by the Dutch, and became a British colony in 1831, known as British Guiana. British Guaina became the independent country Guyana in 1966, and declared itself a republic in 1970. It is still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations (also known as the British Commonwealth).


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The tide of the war changed in 1756 when William Pitt became the British Secretary of State. The British applied more resources.


Why did the Protuguese came to Guyana?

The portuguese first came to Guyana to fill the labor gap left after the abolotion of slavery, but they soon branched into commerce and business and became one of the most powerful economic groups in British Guiana (before independence).