Akaiwang River Explained

Akaiwang River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Mouth Coordinates:6.6525°N -59.5342°W
Mouth Coord Ref:[1]
Pushpin Map:Guyana
Waterfalls:Akaiwang Falls
Mouth:Wenamu River

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]

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Notes and References

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