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The Guianas, also spelled Guyanas or Guayanas, is a geographical region in north-eastern South America. Strictly, the term refers to the three Guianas: Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, formerly British, Dutch, and French Guiana respectively. Broadly, it refers to the South American coast from the mouth of the Orinoco to the mouth of the Amazon.
The country is home to six ecoregions: Guayanan Highlands moist forests, Guianan moist forests, Orinoco Delta swamp forests, Tepuis, Guianan savanna, and Guianan mangroves. [40] The Guiana Shield region is little known and extremely rich biologically. Unlike other areas of South America, over 70% of the natural habitat remains pristine.
A sovereign state is a political association with effective sovereignty over a population for whom it makes decisions in the national interest. [3] According to the Montevideo Convention, a state must have a permanent population, a defined territory, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states. [4]
The following chart lists countries and dependencies along with their capital cities, in English and non-English official language(s). In bold : internationally recognized sovereign states The 193 member states of the United Nations (UN)
1.2 Regions of British Guiana (1958) 2 Colonial counties (before 1958) 3 See also. 4 References. 5 External links. Toggle the table of contents. Regions of Guyana. 28 ...
Brazil is the largest country in South America, covering a little less than half of the continent's land area and encompassing around half of the continent's population. [59] The remaining countries and territories are divided among four subregions: the Andean states, Caribbean South America, The Guianas, and the Southern Cone. [60]
South America: Paris France: Europe: See also: List of Capitals of France. Philipsburg Sint Maarten: North America: Self-governing country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Phnom Penh Cambodia: Asia: Podgorica Montenegro: Europe Cetinje has been designated the "Old Royal Capital" and is the present seat of the President. Port Louis ...
Below is a list of countries and dependencies in South America by area. [1] Brazil is the largest country in South America while Suriname is the smallest. Panama is not regarded as a transcontinental country but the country is sometimes included in South America due to being part of Colombia prior to its secession in 1903.