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".. 
Karbọnu (láti “Olúwadúru") jẹ́ ìpilẹ̀ṣẹ̀ kẹ́míkà tó ní àmì-ìdámọ̀ C àti nọ́ḿbà átọ́ 6.. 