Fatoe Switie Mountains Explained

Fatoe Switie Mountains
Elevation M:375
Country:Suriname
Border:De Goeje Mountains
Map:Suriname
Map Size:250

Fatoe Switie Mountains (Dutch; Flemish: Fatoe Switiegebergte) is a mountain range in the Sipaliwini District of Suriname. The highest peak is about 375 metres.[1]

In 1902, Governor Cornelis Lely of Suriname decided that the Lawa Railway would be built by the government. The railway line would transport gold from the foot of the Fatoe Switie Mountains to Paramaribo. The proposed 350km (220miles) railway line was only half completed from Paramaribo due to disappointing gold finds.[2] As of 1998, Golden Star Resources has a base at Fatoe Switie for their gold mining operations which is located about 17km (11miles) from Benzdorp.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Fatoeswietie Gebergte. Geo Names. 24 June 2020.
  2. Web site: DE OUDSTE KABELBAAN VAN SURINAME.. 24 June 2020. nl. Plantage Jagtlust.
  3. Web site: 10-K SEC Filing, filed by GOLDEN STAR RESOURCES LTD on 3/31/1998. Edgar Online. 24 June 2020. 31 March 1998.