Country Guyana Resort Nieuw Nickerie | Region East Berbice-Corentyne Population 11,574 (2002) | |
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Corriverton 2016 guyana
Corriverton is the most easterly town in Guyana. It lies at the mouth of the Corentyne River, opposite Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname, to which it is linked by ferry from South Drain.
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- Corriverton 2016 guyana
- Map of Corriverton Suriname
- In corriverton guyana on our way to suriname
- Ferry
- References
Map of Corriverton, Suriname
Corriverton is located about 195 mi/313 km from Georgetown on the eastern side of Guyana, in the county of Berbice. Its population in 2002 was 11,574.
It is a modern administrative construction, formed from two older towns, Springlands and Skeldon, and several villages which were named, or rather numbered (e.g. '78'), after their sugar plantations, owned by Bookers.
Corriverton has a mixed population of Hindus, Christians and Muslims living together. It is the site of many mosques, temples and churches, and has an excellent educational system.
Hotels in the town include the Paraton Inn, Mahogany Hotel, Riverton Suites, Hotel Malinmar, the Swiss Guest House and many others. Corriverton is very economical for tourists.
In corriverton guyana on our way to suriname
Ferry
Since 1998, the CANAWAIMA ferry connects Moleson Creek, 10 km southy of Corriverton, with South Drain in Surinam. This is the only legal connection between the two countries, but before the repavement of the road many travelers preferred to take a back-track route.