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Explore La Jalousie in Guyana
La Jalousie in the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara is a place in Guyana - some 7 mi or ( 12 km ) North-West of Georgetown , the country's capital city .
Time in La Jalousie is now 10:42 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guyana " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Windsor Forest, Wales, Vreed-en-Hoop, Schoonord, and Plaisance. Since you are here already, consider visiting Windsor Forest . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in La Jalousie ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
My arrival at Cheddi Jagan International Airport
I'm so happy to be here! ..
Lindee Guyana Vacation 2010 Part 3 of 3
Guyana 2010 ..
Guyana, City Tour 1994 Part1
Video taken from Public Building, Paliament House to Cenotaph, War Memorial (near Public Library.) ..
Guyana City Tour 1994 Part2
Georgetown tour continues in this Part 2 from the Cenotaph past (what used to be) the Train Station. ..
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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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 km away
Stabroek Market
Stabroek Market is a large market located in the capital city of Guyana, Georgetown. In 1842, the Georgetown Town Council designated the current location of the market on Water Street, officially recognizing it as a market despite the fact that it had served such a capacity for quite some time. The market was designed and constructed by the Edgemoor Iron Company of Delaware, USA over the period 1880-1881.
Located at 6.81 -58.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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