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    Jan 17, 2025Georgetown, capital city of Guyana. The country's chief port, Georgetown lies on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Demerara River. Although founded as a settlement by the British in 1781 and named for George III, the town had been largely rebuilt by the French by 1784. Known during the Dutch
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    British Guiana was a British colony, part of the mainland British West Indies.It was located on the northern coast of South America.Since 1966 it has been known as the independent nation of Guyana. [2] [page needed]The first known Europeans to encounter Guiana were Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer, and his crew.Raleigh published a book entitled The Discovery of Guiana, but this mainly ...
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    Indeed, to the eye of the visiting European exploring this enigmatic British colony that was also called the 'Emerald Mansion' and the 'Magnificent Province'. Old Georgetown was indeed a 'Garden City' because that visitor would be entertained along the considered pleasant areas with night streets guarded by beat duty policemen.
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    In 1848, the British built a railroad, five miles (eight kilometers) long, from Georgetown to Plaisance, which was the first railroad on the South American continent. In 1928, British Guiana was made a crown colony, a move that reasserted British control at a time when political and labor unrest was rising.
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    Georgetown, with a 2014 population of 239,227, is the capital, major port, and largest city of the nation of Guyana. ... In 1831 they declared Georgetown the capital of their colony of British Guiana. Beginning with the Dutch, enslaved Africans were brought in to work the region's sugar plantations. The abolition of slavery in 1833, however ...
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    Feb 15, 2024Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, is a city that embodies the rich history and vibrant culture of this South American nation.As the largest city in Guyana, Georgetown serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of the country. This article explores the various facets of Georgetown, delving into its history, notable landmarks, cultural significance, and modern-day vibrancy.
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    I was born in 1953 in British Guiana, a British Colony in South America about the size of England. It has the distinction of being the only English speaking country in South America. ... Hi I am Rosanne Harrison born in Georgetown, British Guiana. My mother was Eileen GOUVEIA. Her mother was Mary Theresa Martins born June 16, 1903 ; died August ...
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    Georgetown is the largest city in and capital of Guyana. Georgetown is primarily the business and governmental seat of the country but its fascinating wooden colonial buildings also provide a different experience for tourists. ... The city got its current name after the British King George III in 1812. Georgetown is home to about 200,000 ...

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    Georgetown, Guyana

    Capital city of Guyana

    Georgetown is the capital and largest city of Guyana. It is situated in Demerara-Mahaica, region 4, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, at the mouth of the Demerara River. It is nicknamed the "Garden City of the Caribbean." It is the retail, administrative, and financial services centre of the country, and the city accounts for a large portion of Guyana's GDP. The city recorded a population of 118,363 in the 2012 census. All executive departments of Guyana's government are located in the city, including Parliament Building, Guyana's Legislative Building and the Court of Appeals, Guyana's highest judicial court. The State House, as well as the offices and residence of the head of government, are both located in the city. The Secretariat of the international organization known as the Caribbean Community, with 15 member-states and five associate partners, is also based in Georgetown. Wikipedia

    RegionDemerara-Mahaica
    Established1781
    Named29 April 1812
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