British Guiana was created in 1814.
British Guiana became Guyana and Dutch Guiana became Suriname.
Guiana....I think.
French Guiana was created in 1946.
The Discovery of Guiana was created in 1796.
The South American country of Guyana was British Guiana prior to its independence.
Saint Thomas of Guiana was created in 1791.
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.
French Guiana Championnat National was created in 1961.
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