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Uitvlugt Destination Guide
Delve into Uitvlugt in Guyana
Uitvlugt in the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara is located in Guyana - some 12 mi or ( 19 km ) North-West of Georgetown , the country's capital .
Local time in Uitvlugt is now 12:29 PM (Saturday) . 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: Zeelandia, Vreed-en-Hoop, Vergenoegen, Uitvlugt, and Tuschen. While being here, you might want to check out Zeelandia . 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 Uitvlugt ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Guyana Life
what is in guyana ..
My arrival at Cheddi Jagan International Airport
I'm so happy to be here! ..
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
Parika
Parika is a port township located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. It is popular for its ferry service, operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the Essequibo Islands and West Demerara area. It is also notable for its Sunday markets. The East Bank, Essequibo township has seen considerable developments and investments by the private sector, especially in the area of financial services. Parika has more banks than anywhere else in the region.
Located at 6.87 -58.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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 16 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 17 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 17 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 17 km away
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