The Guianas Flashcards

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1
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What does Guyana mean?

A

Land of water

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What is the capital of Guianas

A

Georgetown, 1/3 of the population lives there

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Where are the agricultural lands located in Guianas?

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Flat, fertile plains along the coast

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What are Guianas most important agricultural products?

A

Sugar and Rice

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Describe the population of Guianas

A

Diverse, 1/2 are from migrated India, came to work on the sugar plantations 1/3 from African slaves

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Describe the diverse population of Suriname

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Diverse like Guyana, the population includes South Asians, Africans, Chinese, Indonesians, and Creolas

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What is the economy of Suriname similar to?

A

Guyana

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What is the capital of Suriname?

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Paramaribo, 1/2 of the population lives here

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What is a territory of France and their government officials are set to Paris?

A

French Guiana

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10
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Where do the people mostly live at in French Guiana?

A

coastal areas

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2/3 of the descendants of French Guiana are from____

A

Africa

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12
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French Guiana is a country that depends on imports for _________ and _________.

A

food and energy

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