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Delve into Windsor Forest in Guyana
Windsor Forest in the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara is located in Guyana - some 6 mi or ( 10 km ) North-West of Georgetown , the country's capital .
Local time in Windsor Forest is now 08:49 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guyana " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Windsor Forest, Wales, Vreed-en-Hoop, Schoonord, and Plaisance. While being here, you might want to check out Windsor Forest . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Windsor Forest ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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My arrival at Cheddi Jagan International Airport
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BBC Fast Track: Exploring Guyana
Michelle Jana Chan travels around Guyana, from the capital Georgetown to Kaieteur Falls and down to the Rupununi ..
Lindee Guyana Vacation 2010 Part 3 of 3
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Upscale Restaurant & Sports Bar Karaoke on Sundays
Upscale Restaurant & Sports Bar is now open on Sundays for brunch, live satellite broadcasts, and karaoke. Upscale is renown for its culinary excellence,entertainment leadership, exquisite atmosphere, ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Sinking of HMS Peacock
The sinking of HMS Peacock was a naval action fought off the mouth of the Demerara River, Guyana on 24 February, 1813, between the sloop of war USS Hornet and the Cruizer class brig sloop Peacock. After an exchange of broadsides, the British vessel was pursued by the Hornet and succumbed to raking fire, sinking swiftly.
Located at 6.85 -58.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Demerara
Demerara is a historical region in the Guianas on the north coast of South America which is now part of the country of Guyana. It was a Dutch colony until 1815 and a county of British Guiana from 1838 to 1958. It was located about the lower courses of the Demerara River, and its main town was Georgetown. The name "Demerara" comes from a variant of the Arawak word "Immenary" or "Dumaruni" which means "river of the letter wood".
Located at 6.81 -58.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Demerara-Essequibo
The colony of Demerara-Essequibo was created on 13 August 1814 when the British combined the colonies of Demerara and Essequibo. On 20 November 1815 the colony was formally ceded to Britain by the Netherlands. The colony continued to use Dutch denominations of currency even though under British control. The issued coins ranging from 3 bits up to 3 Guilder. These coins were minted with the colonies name on it, and were minted from 1809 to 1835.
Located at 6.81 -58.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Demerara River
The Demerara River is a river in eastern Guyana that rises in the central rainforests of the country and flows to the north for 346 kilometres until it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Georgetown, Guyana's largest seaport and capital, is situated on the east bank of the river's mouth. The Demerara's estuary is narrow and the flowrate is rapid. This scouring action maintains a 5-6 metre deep direct channel to the ocean.
Located at 6.81 -58.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology
The Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology is a museum of anthropology in Georgetown, Guyana and claims to be the oldest such museum in the English-speaking Caribbean region. It was established in 1974, but not opened to the public until 1982. It is located at 61 Main Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown.
Located at 6.82 -58.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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