Guyana simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries. The cooperative republic of guyanese greg is a country in south america. The information regarding guyana on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
The major groupings compose pentecostal, 23christianity, hinduism, and islam are the dominant religions in guyana. Besides the french space center at kourou which accounts for 25% of gdp, fishing and forestry are the most important economic activities. Originally a dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 guyana had become a british possession. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana 2020 information contained here. Guyana the world factbook central intelligence agency. Background originally a dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 guyana had become a british possession. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272. Country report 2017 includes guyana real gross domestic product growth rate, with latest forecasts and historical data, gdp per capita, gdp composition and breakdown by sector. The one dish meal, also called poor man food, is very nourishing and inexpensive to make.
French guiana is heavily dependent on imports of food and energy. Guyana achieved independence from the uk in 1966, but until the early 1990s it was ruled mostly by socialistoriented governments. It is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world 700,000 people live there inside its over 200,000 km. Aug 07, 2017 guyana people 2017, cia world factbook theodora. Browse additional economic indicators and data sets, selected by global finance editors, to learn more about guyana. This article was imported from the cia world factbook and may require rewriting andor reformatting to meet wikipedias quality standards. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana energy 2015 information contained here. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a book that contains the central intelligence agencys information about the world s countries. The information regarding guyana on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding guyana on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. A poorly defined local middle class composed of teachers, professionals, and civil servants and including a disproportionate number of chinese and. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers.
Cia the world factbook field listing military branches. Guyanas emigration rate is among the highest in the world more than 55% of its citizens reside abroad and it is one of the largest recipients of remittances relative to gdp among latin american and caribbean counties. Learn how and when to remove this template message. Guyana transportation 2015, cia world factbook photius. The information regarding guyana on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Cultivation of crops is limited to the coastal area, where the population is largely concentrated. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. The cia s world factbook the central intelligence agency cia, part of the u. Global finance magazine guyana gdp and economic data. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana people 2015 information contained here. Nov 22, 2016 a countrybycountry guide to the world. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us. The official print version is available from the government printing office. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana people 2018 information contained here.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana military 2015 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana 20 information contained here. This ethnocultural divide has persisted and has led to turbulent. Results through the first decade have proven encouraging. The economy is tied closely to the larger french economy through subsidies and imports. Suriname still is strongly influenced by the netherlands because most surinamese have relatives living there and it is the largest supplier of development aid.
Guyanese people are people who identify with the country of guyana, which is located on the northern coast of south america and is bordered by the atlantic ocean, brazil, venezuela and suriname. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The world factbook 1990guyana wikisource, the free. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana geography 2015 should be addressed to the. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana 2018 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana 2015 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana economy 2015 information contained here.
Cia meddling led to racebased politics in guyana financial. During world war ii the united states arranged for its air force to use british airports in south america, including those in british guiana. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Label cuba, the dominican republic, haiti, and all nonisland countries and include their birth rate fertility rate. Introduction geography people government economy communications transportation military transnational issues, country map of french guiana. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana economy 2020 information contained here. Guyanese dollar gyd, no information data from cia world factbook.
Guyana has been a member of the commonwealth an international group made up of the united kingdom and a number of its former dependencies since 1970. Guyanese people wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The national social structure was inherited from the period of british colonial rule, under which the majority of south asian and afro guyanese labourers were directed by european planters and government officials. Guyanas emigration rate is among the highest in the world more than 55% of its citizens reside abroad and it is one of the largest recipients of remittances relative. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana 20 should be addressed to the cia. The information regarding guyana on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.
In 1992, cheddi jagan was elected president, in what is considered the countrys first free and fair election since independence. Guyana achieved independence from the uk in 1966 and became a republic in 1970. Cia world fact book, 2004french guiana wikisource, the. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. After growing on average at less than 1% a year in 198487, gdp dropped by 3% in 1988, the result of bad weather, labor trouble in the canefields, and flooding and equipment problems in the bauxite industry. Guyanese people are people born in the country of guyana, which is located on the northern coast of south america and is bordered by the atlantic ocean, brazil, venezuela and suriname. Cia the world factbook central america and caribbean. The united states state department and the cia, along with the british government, played a strong role in influencing who would politically control guyana during this time. Cia world fact book, 2004guyana wikisource, the free.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana military 2015 information contained here. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. About onethird of the guyanese population lives below the poverty line. Background first settled by the french in 1604, french guiana was the site of notorious penal settlements until 1951. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana government 2015 information contained here. Geographically, guyana is part of the south american mainland, however it is much more culturally similar to the nearby island nations of the caribbean such as trinidad and tobago, barbados, saint. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. Consumer prices rose about 35%, and the current account deficit widened substantially as sugar and bauxite exports fell. The information regarding guyana on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Guyana officially the cooperative republic of guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of. Creolese guyanese creole is the most common language amongst guyanese while british english is taught in school, and used in government and business. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2016. The guinea franc depreciated sharply as the prices for basic necessities like food and fuel rose beyond the reach of most guineans. Geographically, guyana is part of the south american mainland, however it is much more culturally similar to the suriname and nearby island nations of the.
The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. The world factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The economy is heavily dependent upon the export of six commodities sugar, gold, bauxite, shrimp, timber, and rice which represent nearly 60% of the countrys gdp and are highly susceptible to adverse weather conditions and fluctuations in commodity prices. All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. Mayotte is not selfsufficient and must import a large portion of its food requirements, mainly from france. Guyana achieved independence from the united kingdom in 1966 and became a republic on 23 february 1970, remaining a member of the commonwealth. Colonized by france in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a french possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana chiefs of state 2009 information contained here. The economy and future development of the island are heavily dependent on french financial assistance, an important supplement to gdp. French president elected by popular vote for a fiveyear term. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana government 2020 information contained here. In recent years, the cia has combined those fact sheets into an online publication, the world factbook.
In 1989 guyana launched an economic recovery program, which marked a dramatic reversal from a statecontrolled, socialist economy towards a more open, free market. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana people 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana energy 2015 should be addressed to the cia.
Growth rose slightly in 200608, primarily due to increases in global demand and commodity prices on world markets, but the standard of living fell. Guyanese, what they put in these dishes varies according to ethnicity and preference. The abolition of slavery led to black settlement of urban areas and the importation of indentured servants from india to work the sugar plantations. In 1989 guyana launched an economic recovery program, which marked a dramatic reversal from a statecontrolled, socialist economy towards a more open, free market system. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana people 2015 should be addressed to the cia. The terms indoguyanese and afroguyanese seem to have only become a part of the guyanese vernacular within the last 20 years or so. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana 2018 information contained here. Guyana transnational issues 2020, cia world factbook. In 1978, guyana received worldwide attention when 909 people died in a mass murdersuicide in jonestown by drinking.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about guyana economy 2015 should be addressed to the cia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of guyana transnational issues 2020 information contained here. President jacques chirac of france since 17 may 1995, represented by prefect ange mancini since 31 july 2002 elections. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015.
The guyanese economy exhibited moderate economic growth in 200102, based on expansion in the agricultural and mining sectors, a more favorable atmosphere for business initiatives, a more realistic exchange rate, fairly low inflation, and the continued support of international organizations. Cia the world factbook 2000 french guiana ooda loop. Mayottes remote location is an obstacle to the development of tourism. Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. Jun 10, 2015 how is the worlds mass homeworking experiment going. Country cia world factbook the best country factbook. World war ii interrupted the outflow, but it resumed after the war when dutch labor demands grew emigrants included all segments of the creole population. The large reserves of tropical hardwoods, not fully exploited, support an expanding sawmill industry that provides sawn logs for export. The guyanese economy exhibited moderate economic growth in recent years and is based largely on agriculture and extractive industries.
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