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Guyana Researched via: http://wikipedia.org Student Name: Shanelle Greenidge Date: 6/3/10

Where is Guyana located? Modern Guyana is bordered to the east by Suriname, to the south and southwest by Brazil, to the west by Venezuela, and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean.

Flag, Motto, Anthem: The colours are symbolic: green for agriculture and forests, white for rivers and water, gold for mineral wealth, black for endurance, and red for zeal and dynamism.

Sports: The major sports in Guyana are cricket (Guyana is part of the West Indies as defined for international cricket purposes), softball cricket (beach cricket) and football (soccer). Minor sports include netball, rounders, lawn tennis, basketball, table tennis, boxing, squash and a few others

Economy: The main economic activities in Guyana are agriculture (production of rice and Demerara sugar), bauxite mining, gold mining, timber, shrimp fishing and minerals. Chronic problems include a shortage of skilled labour and a deficient infrastructure. In 2008, the economy witnessed a 3% increase in growth amid the global economic crisis and is expected to grow further in 2009.

Famous People: John Agard, poet. Valerie Amos, British politician and member of the UK House of Lords. E. R. Braithwaite, writer of the novel To Sir, With Love. Shakira Caine, former Miss Guyana and wife of actor Michael Caine. Martin Carter, writer and poet. David Case, the highest ranking black officer in the British Armed Forces. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, professional cricketer for the West Indies Cricket Team Laura Creavalle, an IFBB pro female bodybuilder Dwayne De Rosario, Professional soccer player on MLS-Toronto FC team

What do you or your peers like the most about Guyana? The Food =]