Zeelandia, Guyana Explained

Official Name:Zeelandia
Settlement Type:Village
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Pushpin Map:Guyana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Guyana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Guyana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2012
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:211
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:7.0167°N -85°W

Zeelandia, a community in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana.

Zeelandia is one of many villages and plantations on Wakenaam, the most developed of the Essequibo River islands. The village is named after the sugar plantation Zeelandia.[2]

Located at the extreme northern end of the island facing the Atlantic Ocean, Zeelandia is a fishing village. The area is subject to land degradation and flooding.[3]

Zeelandia is also home to many agricultural farms, growing items such as rice, coconut, and various other fruits and vegetables.[2]

References

7.0167°N -85°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2012 Population by Village. Statistics Guyana. 16 August 2020.
  2. Web site: The quiet farming island of Wakenaam. Guyana Chronicle. 19 August 2020.
  3. Web site: 2019-01-11. Improving coastal management. 2021-01-12. Stabroek News. en-US.