1. Guyana Researched via: http://wikipedia.org http://wikipedia.org Student Name: Kezia Farley Date: June 03, 2010

2. Where is Guyana located? Guyana situated on the northeast coast of South America, Guyana is the third- smallest country on the continent

3. Flag, Motto, Anthem: Motto: One people, one nation, one destiny Anthem: Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plain

4. Sports: Cricket is the national sport of Guyana, The British introduced cricket to Guyana, People from Guyana excel at the sport and are often recruited to play for the English cricket clubs, Football (soccer) is the next most popular field game for both children and young adults. Guyanese children also engage in other sports such as volleyball, basketball, North American-style football, golf, badminton, tennis, field hockey, cycling and boxing. The game of is almost a national passion. Men and women play this game at social gatherings and in organized competitions. A card game called trump is popular as well.

5. Economy: Guyana is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. This is evident from the contrast between poor slum areas and elite residential areas with imperious mansions, often built within a few miles of one another.

6. Famous People: Agard, John & Grace Nicholls Allsopp, S.R.R. Alves, Bonny Andries, Lloyd Bishop, Rudy Bobb-Semple, Ron Braff, Johnny Braithwaite, Maurice Braithwaite, Wayne Big Truck Braithwaite, E R - To Sir with Love Brandis, Negla Britton Lio Broomes, Art

7. What do you or your peers like the most about Guyana? I like the fact that I got to learn more about Guyana because my parents are from this country