Guiana is a proper noun referring to a region in northern South America, traditionally used for the broad area including parts of Guyana, Suriname, Guyane (French Guiana), and neighboring territories. It is commonly encountered in geographic, historical, and cultural contexts, sometimes used to denote the historical Guianas or the Guiana Shield. The term is pronounced with a gentle emphasis on the first syllable and a clear, two-syllable final, reflecting its French-influenced roots and regional usage.
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