In 2008, the country joined the Union of South American Nations as a founding member.Historically, the region known as "Guiana" or "Guyana" comprised the large shield landmass north of the Amazon River and east of the Orinoco River known as the "Land of many waters".. 
Papboú (, ; Ọjọ́ìbí 16 June 1952), jẹ́ pípé bí George àti kúkúrú Bí Giorgos (Yorgos, ) jẹ́ olóṣèlú ọmọ Ilẹ̀ Griisi àti Alakoso Agba Ilẹ̀ Griisi (Prime Minister) láti 5 October, 2009 de 11 November 2011.Ìtọ́kasí Awon Gkọ́lọ́fín.. 