Which term is used for the countries of Suriname Guyana and French Guiana?
The Guianas is a term that is used for the countries of Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana.Specifically, Suriname is the former Dutch Guiana, from its colonial years under the European Kingdom of the Netherlands. Guyana is the former British Guiana, from its colonial years under the British. French Guiana alone is not yet independent since it retains its status as overseas department of France.