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Barima River

Barima River

River in Guyana, Venezuela

Not to be confused with Barama River.

The Barima River is a tributary of the Orinoco River, entering 6 kilometres (4 mi) from the Atlantic Ocean. It originates from the Imataka Mountains in Guyana,[1] flowing for approximately 340 kilometres (210 mi) before entering Venezuela about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from its mouth.

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Features

Early recorded explorations of the Barima were made by Robert Hermann Schomburgk, which was mapped as far as the tributary Rocky River.[2]

The head of the Barima rises in a steep gorge of the Imataka mountains, 950 ft (290 m) above sea level.[2] Near the Duquari Creek, the Arawatta Rock, a distinct large granite rock, is located.[1]

Settlements

Mabaruma,[3] Koriabo,[4] and Morawhanna are Barima-Waini Region communities on the Barima River.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Harrison, John Burchmore; Fowler, Frank; Anderson, Charles Wilgress (1908). The geology of the goldfields of British Guiana. Smithsonian Libraries. [London] Dulau & Co. pp. 107, 109.
  2. [2]
    Dixon, George G. (1895). "Four Months of Travel in British Guiana". The Geographical Journal. 5 (4): 343–344. doi:10.2307/1774100. ISSN 0016-7398.
  3. [3]
    "Gov't re-establishes Mabaruma-Morawhanna road link". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  4. [4]
    "SPANISH RAIDS ON DUTCH TERRITORY (1758-1768)". Guyana.org. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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