What does CARICOM stand for?
Anglo Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Community
What is a sovereign state in the north of South America?
Guyana
Is it considered a part of CARICOM?
yes
NAme one reason why.
strong cultural ties
Is Venezuela to the east?
no
What is?
Suriname
Where is Brazil in relation?
south
Which ocean is north?
Atlantic Ocean
What part is North of the Amazon River?
the large shield landmass
Who settled the area?
the Dutch
Did they retain control?
no
Who took over?
the British
When did they become Independent?
1966
What occured in 1970?
It became a Republic within the Commonwealth of Nation
Is there still a British influence there?
yes
Are there many differrent ethnicities in the area?
yes
What else do people call the Guinas region?
the "and of many waters
What other river is in the area besides the Amazon?
the Orinoco River
When did the British take over?
late 18th century
Is guyana a republic?
yes