Barima-Waini
Barima-Waini | |
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Basic data | |
Country | Guyana |
Capital | Mabaruma |
surface | 20,339 km² |
Residents | 27,643 (September 15, 2012) |
density | 1.4 inhabitants per km² |
ISO 3166-2 | GY-BA |
Coordinates: 7 ° 40 ′ N , 59 ° 45 ′ W
Barima-Waini is a region in northwest Guyana with an area of 20,339 km². The region is bordered to the north by the Atlantic Ocean , to the region Pomeroon-Supenaam to the east, the region Cuyuni-Mazaruni to the south and Venezuela to the west. The territory is disputed between Guyana and Venezuela . Before the administrative reform of 1980, the area was known as the North West District .
The main cities and settlements are the capital of the region, Mabaruma , as well as Port Kaituma , Matthew's Ridge , Morawhanna , Towakaima , Koriabo , Hosororo , Arakaka and Moruca . Barima and Waini are two rivers that flow through the densely forested and sparsely populated region.
There are a variety of beaches on the Atlantic coast, including: a. Almond Beach, Luri Beach, Shell Beach, Turtle Beach, Foxes Beach, Iron-punt Beach, Pawpaw Beach and Father's Beach.