1. Guyana Researched via: http://wikipedia.org Student Name: Shai Plata Date: 6/3/10

2. Where is Guyana located?  Guyana is located on the northern coast of South America that is culturally part of the Anglophone Caribbean.

3. Flag, Motto, Anthem:  Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny"  Dear land of Guyana, of rivers and plains; Made rich by the sunshine, and lush by the rains, Set gem-like and fair, between mountains and sea, Your children salute you, dear land of the free Green land of Guyana, our heroes of yore, Both bondsmen and free, laid their bones on your shore. This soil so they hallowed, and from them are we, All sons of one Mother, Guyana the free. Great land of Guyana, diverse though our strains, We're born of their sacrifice, heirs of their pains, And ours is the glory their eyes did not see, One land of six peoples, united and free. Dear land of Guyana, to you will we give, Our homage, our service, each day that we live; God guard you, great Mother, and make us to be

4. Sports:  cricket  football  netball  basketball  table tennis

5. Economy:  The main economic activities in Guyana are agriculture, bauxite mining, gold mining, timber, shrimp fishing and minerals. Chronic problems include a shortage of skilled labor 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.

6. Famous People:  Eddy Grant

7. What do you or your peers like the most about Guyana?  Its beaches