Quiz: Guyana

  1. What was the capital?

    • Georgetown
    • Cairo
    • Lima
    • Dili
    Answer

    Georgetown — Capital: Georgetown.

  2. When was Guyana founded?

    • 26 May 1966, independence from Britain
    • 1 July 1960, union of British Somaliland and Italian Somalia
    • 26 July 1965, independence from Britain
    • 6 December 1917, independence declared from Russia
    Answer

    26 May 1966, independence from Britain — Founded: 26 May 1966, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Guyana have?

    • Semi presidential republic
    • Constitutional monarchy with strong princely powers
    • Military rule since the 2023 coup
    • Presidential republic
    Answer

    Semi presidential republic — Government: Semi presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Guyana is a country on the Atlantic coast of South America, the only English speaking state on the continent.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Guyana is a country on the Atlantic coast of South America, the only English speaking state on the continent.