Barima-Waini (Barima-Waini Region)
Barima-Waini (Region 1) is a region of Guyana. Venezuela claims the territory as part of Guayana Esequiba.
The region is located in the northwest of the country and has a population of 26,941. It covers an area of 20339 km2. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Pomeroon-Supenaam to the east, the region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni to the south and Venezuela to the west.
Barima-Waini has three sub-regions: Mabaruma, Matakai, and Moruca.
Prior to the 1980 administrative reform in Guyana, the Barima-Waini Region was known as the 'North West district'.
Mabaruma became the administrative centre when it was decided that the former centre, Morawhanna, was too susceptible to flooding.
The region is located in the northwest of the country and has a population of 26,941. It covers an area of 20339 km2. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Pomeroon-Supenaam to the east, the region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni to the south and Venezuela to the west.
Barima-Waini has three sub-regions: Mabaruma, Matakai, and Moruca.
Prior to the 1980 administrative reform in Guyana, the Barima-Waini Region was known as the 'North West district'.
Mabaruma became the administrative centre when it was decided that the former centre, Morawhanna, was too susceptible to flooding.
Map - Barima-Waini (Barima-Waini Region)
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Country - Guyana
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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". Nine indigenous tribes reside in Guyana: the Wai Wai, Macushi, Patamona, Lokono, Kalina, Wapishana, Pemon, Akawaio and Warao. Historically dominated by the Lokono and Kalina tribes, Guyana was colonised by the Dutch before coming under British control in the late 18th century. It was governed as British Guiana, with a mostly 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, Indigenous, Chinese, Portuguese, other European, and various multiracial groups. In 2017, 41% of the population of Guyana lived below the poverty line.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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GYD | Guyanese dollar | $ | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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EN | English language |