The History of Guyana…
Guyana was originally inhabited by Amerindians. It was settled by the Dutch in the 16th Century and changed hands between the Dutch, British and French from the late 16th to 19th Century and was finally ceded to Britain in 1814. Independence was achieved in 1966 and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana declared in 1970.
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Elections: The last General Elections took place in 2015.
Major Political Parties:
Alliance For Change (AFC)
People’s National Congress (PNC)
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)
People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)
Working People’s Alliance (WPA)
The United Force (TUF)
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