Guyana (pronounced or ), officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a sovereign state on the northern mainland of South America. It is, however, included in the Caribbean region due to its strong cultural, historical, and political ties with other Anglo Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Suriname to the east and Venezuela to the west. With , Guyana is the fourth-smallest country on mainland South America after Uruguay, Suriname and French Guiana (an overseas region of France).

The region known as "the Guianas" consists of the large shield landmass north of the Amazon River and east of the Orinoco River known as the "land of many waters". Originally inhabited by many indigenous groups, Guyana was settled by the Dutch before coming under British control in the late 18th century. It was governed as British Guiana, with mostly a plantation style economy until the 1950s. It gained independence in 1966, and officially became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations in 1970. The legacy of British rule is reflected in the country's political administration and diverse population, which includes Indian, African, Amerindian, and multiracial groups.

Answer the following questions:
1. What does CARICOM stand for?
2. What is a sovereign state in the north of South America?
3. Is it considered a part of CARICOM?
4. NAme one reason why.
5. Is Venezuela to the east?
6. What is?
7. Where is Brazil in relation?
8. Which ocean is north?
9. What part is North of the Amazon River?
10. Who settled the area?
11. Did they retain control?
12. Who took over?
13. When did they become Independent?
14. What occured in 1970?
15. Is there still a British influence there?
16. Are there many differrent ethnicities in the area?
17. What else do people call the Guinas region?
18. What other river is in the area besides the Amazon?
19. When did the British take over?
20. Is guyana a republic?

Numbered answers:
1. Anglo Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Community
2. Guyana
3. yes
4. strong cultural ties
5. no
6. Suriname
7. south
8. Atlantic Ocean
9. the large shield landmass
10. the Dutch
11. no
12. the British
13. 1966
14. It became a Republic within the Commonwealth of Nation
15. yes
16. yes
17. the "and of many waters
18. the Orinoco River
19. late 18th century
20. yes