British Guiana became Guyana and Dutch Guiana became Suriname.
British Guiana was created in 1814.
The British Empire colonized the nation we now call Guyana. It was called British Guiana until the nation gained its independence in 1966.
French Guiana is part of France.
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.
Guiana....I think.
The South American country of Guyana was British Guiana prior to its independence.
Because the weather is more consistent in French Guiana.
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.
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).