Guyana (1966–1970)

Former South American country

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Guyana

1966–1970

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Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny"
Anthem: "Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains"

Capital| Georgetown
Common languages| Official
English
Vernacular language
Guyanese Creole

Native languages

* Akawaio
* Macushi
* Waiwai
* Arawakan family
* Patamona
* Warrau
* Carib
* Wapishana
* Arekuna

Other languages

* Guyanese Hindustani
* Portuguese
* Dutch
* Spanish
* French
* Chinese
* Tamil
* Skepi Creole Dutch
* Berbice Creole Dutch

Government| Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Queen|

• 1966–1970

| Elizabeth II
Governor-General|

• 1966

| Richard Luyt

• 1966–1969

| David Rose

• 1969–1970

| Edward Luckhoo
Prime Minister|

• 1966–1970

| Forbes Burnham
History|

• Independence

| 26 May 1966

• Republic

| 23 February 1970
Currency| Guyanese dollar

Preceded by | Succeeded by

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|  | British Guiana

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| Guyana |

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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

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British rule ended on 26 May 1966 when Guyana was given independence from the United Kingdom by the Guyana Independence Act 1966,[1] which transformed British Guiana into an independent sovereign state, with Elizabeth II as Queen of Guyana. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to her representative Governor-General of Guyana. Forbes Burnham held office as the 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.[2][3]

Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the de facto acting head of state of Guyana.

## Governors-general

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The following governors-general held office:

1. Sir Richard Luyt (26 May 1966–16 December 1966)
2. Sir David Rose (16 December 1966–10 November 1969)
3. Sir Edward Luckhoo (10 November 1969–1 July 1970)

## References

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1. ^ "Guyana Independence Act 1966". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
2. ^ "Guyana Republic Act 1970". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
3. ^ "Guyana Republic Bill". TheyWorkForYou.com. Retrieved 26 May 2013.

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1 Annexed by Canada in 1949
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