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History
In 1498, this Spanish explorer sighted Guyana
Christopher Columbus
Between 1580-1780s, Guyana was controlled by this country
Netherlands
Between 1814-1960s, Guyana was ruled by this country
United Kingdom
In 1834, when the country that ruled Guyana abolished slavery, a huge wave of workers from this country arrived in Guyana, and account for a large portion of Guyana to this day
India
Independence
1966
In 1978, this massacre took place, with more than 900 members collectively committing mass-suicide, after being ordered by their sect leader, Jim Jones, to do so
Jonestown massacre
Society
Language
English
Nationality
Guyanese
Main Religion
Christianity
National Animal
Jaguar
National Sport
Cricket
Geography
Capital
Georgetown
Second-Largest City
Linden
Disputed area between Guyana and Venezuela, where in 2023, Venezuela even held a referendum where a majority of its citizens voted in favour of an annexation of this disputed region that judicially belongs to Guyana
Essequibo
Bordering Oceans
Atlantic ocean
Climate
Tropical
Guyana accounts for roughly 3% of the largest rainforest in the world
Amazon rainforest
Time zones
1
Bordering countries
Brazil
Suriname
Venezuela
Politics
State-Condition
Republic
Founding Father and Most Famous Leader (2002-2007)