Guyana (1966–1970) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guyana
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1966–1970 | |||||||||
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Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny"
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Anthem:
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Capital | Georgetown | ||||||||
Common languages | Official English Vernacular language Guyanese Creole Native languages
Akawaio
Macushi Waiwai Arawakan family Patamona Warrau Carib Wapishana Arekuna |
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Government | Constitutional monarchy | ||||||||
Queen | |||||||||
• 1966–1970
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Elizabeth II | ||||||||
Governor-General | |||||||||
• 1966
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Richard Luyt | ||||||||
• 1966–1969
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David Rose | ||||||||
• 1969–1970
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Edward Luckhoo | ||||||||
Prime Minister | |||||||||
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Forbes Burnham | ||||||||
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• Independence
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26 May 1966 | ||||||||
• Republic
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23 February 1970 | ||||||||
Currency | Guyanese dollar | ||||||||
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Today part of | Guyana |
Guyana was a predecessor to the modern-day Co-operative Republic of Guyana and an independent state that existed between 1966 and 1970.
History
British rule ended on 26 May 1966 when Guyana was given independence from the United Kingdom by the Guyana Independence Act 1966, which transformed British Guiana into an independent sovereign state. Elizabeth II was Queen of Guyana; however, she did not reside in or visit Guyana during her reign as Queen of Guyana. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Guyana. Forbes Burnham held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Guyana during this period.
The Republic of Guyana was formed on 23 February 1970 when Guyana became a republic in the Commonwealth.
Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the first President of Guyana.
Governors-general
The following governors-general held office:
- Sir Richard Luyt (26 May 1966–16 December 1966)
- Sir David Rose (16 December 1966–10 November 1969)
- Sir Edward Luckhoo (10 November 1969–1 July 1970)
See also
In Spanish: Reino de Guyana para niños