Located on the northern coast of South America, Guyana is the only state of the Commonwealth of Nations on mainland South America. Officially known as the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the nation is bordered to the east by Suriname, to the south and southwest by Brazil, to the west by Venezuela, and to the north by the Atlantic Ocean.
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Web site provides an image, as well as details about the flag of Guyana, including its history, its evolution, and its meaning.
http://www.guyana.org/flag.htm
The Guyana Chronicle has articles on Guyana. The website covers the latest court developments, sports matches, investing and other issues.
http://guyanachronicle.com/
News, upcoming events, and photographs from various places within the South American county of Guyana are presented here. A chat area is also available for registered members of the site.
http://www.guyanaonline.net/
The official outlet for tourism in Guyana offers a guide to accommodations, restaurants, attractions, sports and other events, as well as maps showing the location of the country, information about traveling to Guyana, as an individual, meeting planner, or tour operator.
http://www.guyana-tourism.com/
Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development
Iwokrama manages nearly a million acres of the Iwokrama Forest in central Guyana as a model of how tropical forests can be conserved and used sustainably to provide ecological, social and economic benefits. Its lands are identified and information is provided on climate change, sustainable forestry, eco-tourism and other topics.
http://www.iwokrama.org/
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a government department concerned with the political and economic status of Guyana. Includes press releases, Minister's speeches and consular services.
http://www.sdnp.org.gy/
