Here's a short story:

Guyana (pronounced or ), officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a sovereign state on the northern mainland of South America. It is, however, included in the Caribbean region due to its strong cultural, historical, and political ties with other Anglo Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Suriname to the east and Venezuela to the west. With , Guyana is the fourth-smallest country on mainland South America after Uruguay, Suriname and French Guiana (an overseas region of France). 

The region known as "the Guianas" consists of the large shield landmass north of the Amazon River and east of the Orinoco River known as the "land of many waters". Originally inhabited by many indigenous groups, Guyana was settled by the Dutch before coming under British control in the late 18th century. It was governed as British Guiana, with mostly a plantation style economy until the 1950s. It gained independence in 1966, and officially became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations in 1970. The legacy of British rule is reflected in the country's political administration and diverse population, which includes Indian, African, Amerindian, and multiracial groups. (End of story)

Provide your best guess for the following question. Give ONLY the guess, no other words or explanation.

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Guess: <most likely guess, as short as possible; not a complete sentence, just the guess!>

Here are a few examples of questions and answers:

Question: What does CARICOM stand for?
Guess: Anglo Caribbean countries and the Caribbean Community

Question: What is a sovereign state in the north of South America?
Guess: Guyana

Question: Is it considered a part of CARICOM?
Guess: yes

Question: NAme one reason why.
Guess: strong cultural ties

Question: Is Venezuela to the east?
Guess: no

Question: What is?
Guess: Suriname

Question: Where is Brazil in relation?
Guess: south

Question: Which ocean is north?
Guess: Atlantic Ocean

Question: What part is North of the Amazon River?
Guess: the large shield landmass

Question: Who settled the area?
Guess: the Dutch

Now answer the following question in the same format.

Question: Did they retain control?

no