Is Demerara Sugar From Guyana?

Is Demerara Sugar From Guyana? Demerara sugar is produced from sugarcane and consists of large grains which provide a nice, crunchy texture in baking. It originates from Guyana (formerly Demerara) in South America. However, most demerara sugar available today comes from Mauritius in Africa. Was Guyana called Demerara? Demerara (Dutch: Demerary) is a historical region