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|common_name = Guyana |
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|continent = South America |
|continent = South America |
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|country = Guyana |
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|era = Cold War |
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|status = [[Commonwealth realm|Commonwealth Realm]] |
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|year_start = 1966 |
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|year_end = 1970 |
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|event_end = Republic |
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|date_end = 23 February |
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|p1 = British Guiana |
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|flag_p1 = Flag of British guiana 1919-1954.gif |
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|s1 = Guyana |
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|year_end = 1970 |
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|image_flag = Flag of Guyana.svg |
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|image_coat = COAT OF ARMS of GUYANA.png|100px|[[Coat of arms of Guyana]] |
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|image_flag = Flag of Guyana.svg |
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|image_map_caption = Location of commonwealth realm of Guyana (dark red) in South America(light yellow) |
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|leader1 = [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Elizabeth II]] |
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|title_leader = [[Queen of Guyana]] |
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|title_representative = [[Governor-General of Guyana |Governor-General]] |
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The [[Commonwealth realm]] of Guyana, known simply as "Guyana", was a predecessor to the modern-day [[Guyana]] and an independent state that existed between 26 May 1966 and 23 February 1970. It was the last monarchy in South America. |
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When British rule ended in 1966, Guyana was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the promulgation of the 1970 constitution. The [[Republic of Guyana ]] came into existence on 23 February 1970.During the commonwealth realm phase, the [[British monarch]] remained [[head of state]] of Guyana, and was represented in Guyana by a [[governor-general]]. The following governors-generals held office in Guyana during the dominion period: |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* http://www.worldstatesmen.com |
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* http://www.archontology.org |
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{{Commonwealth realms}} |
{{Commonwealth realms}} |
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Commonwealth of Guyana | |||||||||
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Coat of arms of Guyana
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Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny" | |||||||||
Anthem: Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains | |||||||||
Status | Commonwealth Realm | ||||||||
Capital | Georgetown | ||||||||
Common languages | English Guyanese Creole | ||||||||
Government | Constitutional monarchy | ||||||||
Monarch | |||||||||
• 1966–1970 | Elizabeth II | ||||||||
Governor-General | |||||||||
• 1966 | Richard Luyt | ||||||||
• 1966–1969 | David Rose | ||||||||
• 1966–1970 | Edward Luckhoo | ||||||||
Prime Minister | |||||||||
• 1966–1970 | Forbes Burnham | ||||||||
Historical era | Cold War | ||||||||
• Independence | 26 May 1966 | ||||||||
• Republic | 23 February 1970 | ||||||||
Currency | Guyanese dollar | ||||||||
ISO 3166 code | GY | ||||||||
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The Commonwealth realm of Guyana, known simply as "Guyana", was a predecessor to the modern-day Guyana and an independent state that existed between 26 May 1966 and 23 February 1970. It was the last monarchy in South America.
When British rule ended in 1966, Guyana was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the promulgation of the 1970 constitution. The Republic of Guyana came into existence on 23 February 1970.During the commonwealth realm phase, the British monarch remained head of state of Guyana, and was represented in Guyana by a governor-general. The following governors-generals held office in Guyana during the dominion period:
- Sir Richard Luyt (26 May 1966 -16 December 1966)
- Sir David Rose (16 December 1966- 10 November 1969)
- Sir Edward Luckhoo (10 November 1969 - 1 July 1970)
Forbes Burnham held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Guyana during this period. Following the abolition of the Commonwealth Realm, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the first President of Guyana.
See also
- Governor-General of Guyana
- British Guiana
- Forbes Burnham
- Elizabeth II
- Edward Luckhoo
- David Rose
- Richard Luyt
References
- http://www.worldstatesmen.com
- http://www.archontology.org
- http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=1970-04-27a.971.0
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/18/introduction
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1966/14/introduction/enacted