The Guyanas or Guianas are a group of three countries on the northeast coast of South America:* Guyana, formerly known as British Guiana Suriname, formerly known as "Dutch Guiana" French Guiana, an overseas department of France Guyanas may also refer to parts of neighboring countries: Guayana Region, administrative region of Venezuela Ciudad Guayana, city in the above region Brazilian Guiana, formerly known as "Portuguese Guiana"… (More on Guyanas)