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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

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The 1 official language of the former British colony of British Guiana (1814-1966) was English.


Guyanese Creole was the common language on the streets, spoken by the majority.

For information about the languages of the modern nation of Guyana, click here.

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