Voltzberg Explained

Voltzberg
Elevation M:240
Map:Suriname
Label Position:right
Location:Sipaliwini District, Suriname
Range:Emma Range
Coordinates:4.6775°N -56.1842°W

Voltzberg is a mountain in Suriname at 240m (790feet). It is part of the Emma Range and is located in the Sipaliwini District. It is named after the German geologist Friedrich Voltz. Voltzberg used to form a nature reserve together with the close by Raleigh Falls. In 1998, it became part of the Central Suriname Nature Reserve.[1]

The mountain rises from three sides and therefore looks very imposing,[2] however it is much easier to climb than the neighbouring Van Stockumberg.[3] The mountain is home to many monkeys.[2] The mountain is popular with bird watchers with more than 400 different birds including the Guianan cock-of-the-rock.[4]

The Voltzberg features on the 20 Surinamese dollar banknote.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Central Suriname Nature Reserve. Unesco. 23 June 2020.
  2. News: De Voltzberg. Haarlem's Dagblad. 27 May 1933. nl. 22 June 2020.
  3. [Tessa Leuwsha]
  4. Web site: Beste plekken om vogels te zien in Suriname. Nature Scanner.nl. 23 June 2020. nl.
  5. Web site: SRD 5,- en 20,- bankbiljetten vandaag in het geldverkeer . De Ware Tijd via Nickerie.net. 23 June 2020. 18 May 2004. nl.