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Akaiwang River

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Akaiwang River
Akaiwang River is located in Guyana
Akaiwang River
Location
CountryGuyana
Physical characteristics
MouthWenamu River
 • coordinates
6°39′9″N 59°32′3″W / 6.65250°N 59.53417°W / 6.65250; -59.53417[1]
Basin features
WaterfallsAkaiwang Falls

The Akaiwang River is a tributary of the Wenamu River in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni region of Guyana.[1]

The river features the Akaiwang Falls. Located at 6' 40' W 59' 42'.[2] The falls are also known as the Wakupang or Akaiwong Cataracts.[3]

Akaiwang River is also a gold mining operation.[4] The surrounding forest area was licensed for balata bleeding.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Akaiwong River, Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region, Guyana". Mindat.org. 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  2. ^ Names, United States Board on Geographic (1953). Decision List. The Board. p. 3.
  3. ^ Harrison, John Burchmore; Fowler, Frank; Anderson, Charles Wilgress (1908). The Geology of the Goldfields of British Guiana. Dulau & Company.
  4. ^ "Mineral Resources Map - mines, prospects, and more". mineralresourcemap.com. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
  5. ^ Guiana, British (1908). The Official Gazette of British Guiana.

Bibliography

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  • Rand McNally, The New International Atlas, 1993.