Guayana
Title: Guayana
Category: /Society & Culture/Geography
Details: Words: 1142 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Guayana
Category: /Society & Culture/Geography
Details: Words: 1142 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Guyana is a country located on the northern coast of South America. It is bounded on the north by the
Atlantic Ocean and on the east by Suriname. On the south side Guyana is bordered by Brazil, and on the
west side is Brazil and Venezuela. Guyana achieved its independence on May 26, 1966 when it broke away
from Britain.
Land and Resources
Guyana has three different major geographical regions. These consist of a belt of soil
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the country aimed for a self
sufficiency in agriculture. In 1974, the government gained control of all foreign trade.
In anticipation of a new constitution, the National Assembly extended the five year limit . A new
socialist constitution was in effect by 1980 and the PNC regained control of the assembly under the
leadership of Desmond Hoyte. He controlled until 1992 until an international election. Jagan regained
control and put his party, the People's Progressive Party back into power.