Language
Throughout Guyana, English is the main language, and it is the only English speaking country of South America, although it is primarily spoken with a Caribbean dialect. Although Guyanese speak English, the Latin influence and words remain. For example "Chico" is gum in Guyana also referred to a boy. "bailar" is a common phrase used when people are about to dance. The Spanish/Portuguese languages are used very little now in Guyana because of the British influence, but the Hispanic culture still appears in certain words, particularly surnames, as well as the sounds of Musical instruments used
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