Fort Nassau (Guyana)
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Fort Nassau was the capital of the Dutch colony of Berbice, in present-day Guyana. It was situated on the Berbice River approximately 88 kilometres upstream from New Amsterdam.
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Fort Nassau | |
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Part of Berbice | |
Coordinates | 5.752515°N 57.661728°W / 5.752515; -57.661728 |
Site history | |
Built | 1627 (1627) |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Netherlands (1627–1815) |
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