Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
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Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) is a region of Guyana. It is situated around the Essequibo River, the largest river in Guyana that lies between the Orinoco and Amazon rivers of South America.
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Region 3 | |
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Administrative Region | |
Country | Guyana |
Regional Capital | Vreed-en-Hoop |
Area | |
• Total | 3,755 km2 (1,450 sq mi) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 107,416 |
• Density | 29/km2 (74/sq mi) |
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It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Demerara-Mahaica and Demerara River to the east, the region of Upper Demerara-Berbice to the south and the region of Pomeroon-Supenaam to the west. In this region are the villages of Parika, Tuschen and Uitvlugt. Along the Essequibo River are 365 islands,[2] of which three of the largest are to be found at the mouth of the Essequibo: Hogg Island, Wakenaam and Leguan.