Guyana is an Amerindian word meaning "the land of many waters." Attempts to forge a common identity have foundered, and it is more accurate to speak of African, Indian, and Amerindian Guyanese cultures. There were small European, Portuguese "colored," and Chinese communities before large-scale migration to Canada and the United States in the late 1960s. British Guiana was referred to as "the land of six peoples." Guyana is the size of Idaho and is situated on the northern coast of South America, east of Venezuela, west of Suriname, and north of Brazil.
The Warrou people were the indigenous inhabitants of Guyana. The Dutch, English, and French established colonies in what is now known as Guyana, but by the early 17th century the majority of the settlements were Dutch. During the Napoleonic wars, Britain took over the Dutch colonies of Berbice, Demerara, and Essequibo, which became British Guiana in 1831.
Slavery was abolished in 1834, so plantations imported Indian laborers. Guyana was granted self-governance in 1961 with full independence coming in 1966. Forbes Burnham emerged as the country’s leader and along with Desmond Hoyte, won every election from 1966 until 1992, when a Cheddi Jagan coalition ousted their political party.
The present banner of Guyana was embraced on May 20, 1966. The national banner of Guyana was outlined by an American vexillologist Whitney Smith. Since the banner has a yellow and a red arrow on its green base, the banner of Guyana is called 'The Golden Arrowhead'.
The yellow arrow is flanked with a slim white strip and the red one is encased by a dark line. The green shading on the national banner of Guyana connotes the woods and foliage of this African nation.
The yellow color depicts the extraordinary mineral resource of the state and the bright future which it aspires while red symbolizes the zest and vitality of the people of Guyana. The white color on the flag of Guyana depicts the rivers and black signifies endurance. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Guyana Flag for the future.
The Warrou people were the indigenous inhabitants of Guyana. The Dutch, English, and French established colonies in what is now known as Guyana, but by the early 17th century the majority of the settlements were Dutch. During the Napoleonic wars, Britain took over the Dutch colonies of Berbice, Demerara, and Essequibo, which became British Guiana in 1831.
Slavery was abolished in 1834, so plantations imported Indian laborers. Guyana was granted self-governance in 1961 with full independence coming in 1966. Forbes Burnham emerged as the country’s leader and along with Desmond Hoyte, won every election from 1966 until 1992, when a Cheddi Jagan coalition ousted their political party.
The present banner of Guyana was embraced on May 20, 1966. The national banner of Guyana was outlined by an American vexillologist Whitney Smith. Since the banner has a yellow and a red arrow on its green base, the banner of Guyana is called 'The Golden Arrowhead'.
The yellow arrow is flanked with a slim white strip and the red one is encased by a dark line. The green shading on the national banner of Guyana connotes the woods and foliage of this African nation.
The yellow color depicts the extraordinary mineral resource of the state and the bright future which it aspires while red symbolizes the zest and vitality of the people of Guyana. The white color on the flag of Guyana depicts the rivers and black signifies endurance. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Guyana Flag for the future.
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