Guyana (1966–1970)

Guyana was a predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Guyana and an independent state that existed between 1966 and 1970.

Guyana
1966–1970
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny"
Anthem:  Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains
Capital	Georgetown
Government	Constitutional monarchy
Queen
• 1966–1970	Elizabeth II
Governor-General
• 1966	Richard Luyt
• 1966–1969	David Rose
• 1969–1970	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
Preceded by Succeeded by British Guiana Guyana

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British rule ended on 26 May 1966, when Guyana was given independence from the United Kingdom by the Guyana Independence Act 1966,[1] which transformed British Guiana into an independent Commonwealth realm or dominion, a sovereign constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II, as Queen of Guyana. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Guyana. The following governors-general held office:

1. Sir Richard Luyt (26 May 1966 – 16 December 1966)
2. Sir David Rose (16 December 1966 – 10 November 1969)
3. Sir Edward Luckhoo (10 November 1969 – 1 July 1970)

Elizabeth II did not reside in or visit Guyana during the time she was Queen of Guyana.

The Republic of Guyana came into existence on 23 February 1970,[2][3] when Guyana became a republic within the Commonwealth.

Forbes Burnham held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Guyana during this period. Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the first President of Guyana.