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Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) is a region of Guyana. It is situated around the Essequibo River, the largest river in Guyana that lies between
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara
was merged with Essequibo in 1812 by the British who took control. It formally became a British colony in 1815 until Demerara-Essequibo was merged with
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara-Mahaica
the east, the region of Upper Demerara-Berbice to the south and the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara to the west. It contains the country's capital
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Essequibo (colony)
was merged with Demerara in 1812 by the British who took control. It formally became a British colony in 1815 until Demerara-Essequibo was merged with
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Leonora, Guyana
Leonora is a village in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3), one of Guyana's 10 regions. Its subdivisions are Pasture, Sea Field, Para Field, Groenveldt
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute
The Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute is an ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region, also known as Esequibo
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Georgetown, Guyana
and largest city of Guyana. It is situated in Demerara-Mahaica, region 4, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, at the mouth of the Demerara River. It is nicknamed
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Fort Island, Guyana
Fort Island is an island in the Essequibo River located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. It is about 16 kilometres (10 mi) from
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Windsor Forest, Guyana
in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara of Guyana. It is located along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It was the first Chinese settlement in Guyana, however
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-2023 Guyana–Venezuela crisis
long-standing territorial dispute over the Essequibo region escalated into a crisis in 2023. The region is controlled by Guyana but is claimed by Venezuela. The
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Essequibo
river in Guyana Essequibo (colony), a former Dutch colony in what is now Guyana; Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, an administrative region of Guyana today
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Guyana
National Trust of Guyana. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021. "Region 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara)". National
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Regions of Guyana
East Demerara-West Coast Berbice Mazaruni Potaro North West Rupununi West Demerara-Essequibo Coast East Berbice Essequibo Essequibo Islands North west (hinterlands)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-The Guianas
Dutch), 1793 British, 1831 British Guiana Demerara (Georgetown) 1745 Dutch from Essequibo, 1781-1831: like Essequibo Berbice (114 miles SE of Georgetown) 1627
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of Guyana
Ojeda's first expedition from Spain in 1499 at the Essequibo River. In the ensuing colonial era, Guyana's government was defined by the successive policies
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Upper Demerara-Berbice
Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) is a region of Guyana, bordering the regions of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica and Mahaica-Berbice
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Parika
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Its ferry service is operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the Essequibo Islands and
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara River
Guyana's largest seaport and capital, is situated on the east bank of the river's mouth. The river divides Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Hogg Island, Guyana
Hogg Island, (sometimes referred to as Hog Island) is the largest of the hundreds of islands in the Essequibo River in Guyana, it is located just 5 km
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara rebellion of 1823
enslaved people that took place in the British colony of Demerara-Essequibo in what is now Guyana. The exact number of how many took part in the uprising is
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Uitvlugt
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. On the coastal public road on the west bank of the Demerara River, it lies immediately to the west of
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Berbice
that name in contemporary Guyana. On 27 February 1781, British forces occupied Berbice and neighbouring Demerara and Essequibo as part of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Religion in Guyana
Guyana, making up 7% of the national population. Essequibo Islands-West Demerara has the highest percentage of Muslims making up 11.8% of the region.
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Vreed en Hoop
a village at the mouth of the Demerara River on its west bank, in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana, located at sea level. It is the
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Stewartville, Guyana
Stewartville is a village district in Guyana on the Atlantic coast of West Demerara, just east of the mouth of the Essequibo River. There are four sections in
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Politics of Guyana
Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Demerara-Mahaica, East Berbice-Corentyne, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Mahaica-Berbice, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Demerara-Berbice
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Zeeburg, Guyana
the administrative region Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) was named by the Dutch during their occupation of Guyana. Zeeburg is bordered on the
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Fauna of Guyana
Barima-Waini Fauna of Pomeroon-Supenaam Fauna of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Fauna of Demerara-Mahaica Fauna of Mahaica-Berbice Fauna of East Berbice-Corentyne
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Foreign relations of Guyana
with Guyana. Since the 19th century, Venezuela has claimed the majority or all of Guyana situated west of the Essequibo River – 62% of Guyana's territory
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Fort Zeelandia (Guyana)
is located on Fort Island, a fluvial island of the Essequibo River delta in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Not to be confused
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Vriesland, Guyana
Vriesland is a village in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region of Guyana. It is located on the west bank of the Demerara River. Vriesland started as
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Transport in Guyana
coastal roads are, from west to east, the Essequibo Coast Road, the Parika to Vreed en Hoop Road, the East Coast Demerara and West Coast Berbice Roads, and
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-British Guiana
the early 17th century, when they founded the colonies of Essequibo and Berbice, adding Demerara in the mid-18th century. In 1796, Great Britain took over
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Irfaan Ali
the West Coast Demerara region of Guyana. The child of two educators and one of two sons, Ali also spent many of his formative years on the island of Leguan
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Santa Mission
Santa Aratak or Santa Aratack) is a village in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region of Guyana. Santa Mission is mainly inhabited by Lokono Amerindians
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch colonisation of the Guianas
the three colonies (Demerara, Berbice, and Essequibo) west of the Courantyne River, which became British Guiana and then modern Guyana. The remaining colony
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Zeelandia, Guyana
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Zeelandia is one of many villages and plantations on Wakenaam, the most developed of the Essequibo River
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Kayman Sankar
western bank of the Demerara River (in what was then British Guiana, but is now in Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region). He was the oldest
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Met-en-Meerzorg
Meten-Meer-Zorg) is a village located on the West Coast of Demerara in the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara in Guyana. The village was named after the sugar
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Pomeroon (colony)
Indians, the original inhabitants fled the interior of Guyana, founding the colony of Essequibo around Fort Kyk-Over-Al shortly after. A second, and more
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Noitgedacht
island is by ferry/speedboat from the Essequibo coast. Another village called Noitgedacht is situated in Upper Demerara, in the Town of Linden. It was once
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Goed Fortuin
Goed Fortuin is a village located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. The village started as a sugar plantation in the early 1800s
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Borsselen
(also Borslem) is an island in the Demerara River of Guyana, and was the capital of Demerara between 1755 and 1782. In 1745, Demerara was created as a separate
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Den Amstel
village in Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region. It lies on the Atlantic coast, approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) west-north-west of the capital
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-French Guiana
differing powers: namely (from west to east) Spanish Guiana (now Guayana Region in Venezuela), British Guiana (now Guyana), Dutch Guiana (now Suriname)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Tuschen
Tuschen is a village in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region of Guyana. It is located along the Atlantic Ocean coast. The original name of the village
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-New Amsterdam, Guyana
lost its status as a capital, when the two colonies of Berbice and Essequibo/Demerara were combined into one to become British Guiana. The present town
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Squatting in Guyana
the issue of people squatting sugar plantations in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region became a controversial issue. In the same area there were
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara (disambiguation)
Radio Demerara, one of the oldest radio stations in Guyana Demerara cricket team The regions of Guyana: Demerara-Mahaica Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Upper
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Guyanese nationality law
adopted in 1787 and when the Dutch West India Company's charter expired in 1792, the United Colony of Demerara and Essequibo, still operating under the Concept
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch West India Company
capable of defending its own colonies, as Sint Eustatius, Berbice, Essequibo, Demerara, and some forts on the Dutch Gold Coast were rapidly taken by the
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Hinduism in Guyana
Hinduism in Guyana is the religion of about 31% of the population in 2020. This makes Guyana the country with the highest percentage of Hindu residents
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch colonization of the Americas
present-day Indonesia, the first forts and settlements along the Essequibo River in Guyana date from the 1590s. Actual colonization, with the Dutch settling
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-East Berbice-Corentyne
of Mahaica-Berbice, Upper Demerara-Berbice, Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo to the west. Towns in the region include New Amsterdam, Corriverton
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana
regions. Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) was the newest region. The other regions had been 1 (Barima-Waini), 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), 4 (Demerara-Mahaica)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of cricket in the West Indies to 1918
mid-seventeenth century. Guyana was first settled by the Dutch, who established three separate colonies at Essequibo (1616), Berbice (1627) and Demerara (1752). The
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Kamroze Mohammed
what was then British Guiana (now part of Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region), Mohammed opened the batting with Fitz Garraway in both innings
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Malcolm Williams (cricketer)
Guiana (now part of Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region). He was one of two players from Vergenoegen in the Essequibo side, the other being Kamroze
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Pomeroon-Supenaam
(Region 2) is a region of Guyana. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara to the east, the region of
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples
Amerindian District (Guyana Area) Santa Amerindian District (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Area) Wikki Amerindian District (Upper Demerara-Berbice Area) Wikki
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Cuyuni-Mazaruni
Barima-Waini, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara and Pomeroon-Supenaam to the north, the region of Upper Demerara-Berbice to the east, the region of Potaro-Siparuni
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of airports in Guyana
northern coast of South America. Guyana is bordered to the east by Suriname, to the south and southwest by Brazil, to the west by Venezuela, and to the north
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Saxacalli
Saxacalli (also Saxakalli), located on the west bank of the Essequibo River some 25 miles (40 km) south of Parika at 6°35′N 58°37′W / 6.583°N 58.617°W
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Beni Sankar
in what is now the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana, but was then considered to be part of the county of Demerara in British Guiana. He
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Guayana Region, Venezuela
Regions through CORDIPLAN [es] in the government of Rafael Caldera, the Region of Guyana was formed. It was originally composed of Bolívar State and Delta Amacuro
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Mabaruma
Mabaruma is the administrative centre and regional capital for Region One (Barima-Waini) of Guyana. It is located close to the Aruka River (the Venezuelan border)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of Suriname
Curry, Mary E. (February 3, 2022). "The Walter Rodney Murder Mystery in Guyana 40 Years Later". Briefing Book # 784. National Security Archive. Archived
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Stuiver
Swedish islands. It was also a denomination that formed part of the currency system of Demerara-Essequibo (later British Guiana, now Guyana). In the
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Amapá
head. Although French settlers had established the Republic of Independent Guyana (1886–1891), Brazil challenged the Amapá claim through international arbitration
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Evolution of the Dutch colonial empire
Wars and reformed as Demerara-Essequibo and Berbice and then united as British Guiana. By 1814 the Netherlands surrendered Guyana to the United Kingdom
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Derwin Christian
was born in Klien Pouderoyen, in Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region. He made his senior debut for Guyana during the 2004–05 Regional One-Day
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of Guyanese regions by Human Development Index
This is a list of regions of Guyana by Human Development Index as of 2021. "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Joseph Harmon
Harmon was born in Pouderoyen, a village in the West Demerara region. Harmon is a former Lt. Col in the Guyana Defence Force and attorney at law. In June 2021
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Territorial evolution of the Caribbean
borders of the British colony Guyana was published in 1840. Venezuela protested, claiming the entire area west of the Essequibo River. 1841 The union was
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Opheera McDoom
name derives from her family's place of origin in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana, McDoom village. She describes her surname as "a colonial
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of place names of Dutch origin
Van Diemen's Land, AUS Vanderlin Island, Northern Territory, AUS Wakenaam Island, Essequibo River, Guyana Wessel Islands, Northern Territory, AUS Fort Beversreede
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of FIPS region codes (G–I)
of FIPS region codes (A-C) List of FIPS region codes (D-F) List of FIPS region codes (J-L) List of FIPS region codes (M-O) List of FIPS region codes (P-R)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Maroons
French official in the region estimated there were more than 2,000 Maroons in the vicinity of Berbice, Demerara, and Essequibo. There were a number of
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Suriname
bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, and Brazil to the south. It is the smallest country in South America
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Baháʼí Faith in Guyana
mentioned adding assemblies in Lethem, Corentyne and Essequibo. Baháʼís are now widely distributed across Guyana and represent all major racial groups and regions
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-2020 Guyanese general election
throws out orders against GECOM -Harmon". Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana. Retrieved 10 June 2020. "Guyana election: Top court orders partial recount
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Neighbourhood Councils of Guyana
The regions of Guyana are divided into three types of councils: municipal or town councils, neighbourhood democratic councils and Amerindian villages.
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Aruba
ABC islands. The Dutch Caribbean encompasses the ABC islands, along with the other three Dutch substantial islands in the Caribbean, the SSS islands. Aruba
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-New Amsterdam
South America, and the island of Run in the East Indies to the Dutch, confirming their control of the valuable Spice Islands. What was once New Amsterdam
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch colonial empire
(particularly Johor), Sumatra, the Banda Islands, the Moluccas, Timor and southern India. The Dutch conquest of the Banda Islands was a process of military conquest
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Jan Cornelis Van den Heuvel
the Demerara River. In Demerara, he owned two plantations. At the time, it had been a Dutch colony since 1745 when it was separated from Essequibo. Van
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Curaçao
with Aruba and Bonaire, Curaçao forms the ABC islands. Collectively, Curaçao, Aruba, and other Dutch islands in the Caribbean are often called the Dutch
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Territorial evolution of the British Empire
Ascension Island Tristan da Cunha South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia Turks and Caicos Islands (Territories
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Capoey
Capoey is a village in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana. The village is mainly inhabited by Lokono Amerindians. It is located on Lake Capoey, a blackwater
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-James Douglas (governor)
East Victoria. Sir James Douglas Primary School, Supply, Mahaica, Demerara, Guyana. Numerous other elementary, middle, and secondary schools across British
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-2015 Guyanese general election
Early general elections were held in Guyana on 11 May 2015, alongside regional elections as a result of President Donald Ramotar proroguing the National
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Stefania evansi
in the region Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana, where the holotype was collected by one Dr. R. Evans. Stefania evansi is endemic to Guyana and distributed
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Kayman Sankar Cricket Ground
in Guyana west of the Essequibo River, was located a good distance from the capital Georgetown and the other major population centres in Demerara and
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of top-division football clubs in CONCACAF countries
South American countries of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. All countries and most of the dependent territories in this region have their own football
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Miss Universe Guyana
Miss Universe Guyana (previously called Miss Guyana) is a national beauty pageant in Guyana which feeds into the Miss Universe pageant. Guyana debuted in
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-2011 Guyanese general election
about pitfalls of re-opening registration". Demerara Waves. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2011. Guyana governing party's Donald Ramotar wins election
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Age of Discovery
to reach the Caroline Islands, which they named "Islands de Sequeira". In 1526, Jorge de Meneses docked on Biak and Waigeo islands, Papua New Guinea. Based
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-European colonization of the Americas
–1814) Greenland (1814–1953) New Netherland (1614–1667) Essequibo (1616–1815) Dutch Virgin Islands (1625–1680) Berbice (1627–1815) New Walcheren (1628–1677)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Supenaam
region of Guyana. Supenaam is home to the ferry across the Essequibo River to Parika. The ferry is the main link between the western half of Guyana and
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of Trinidad and Tobago
The history of Trinidad and Tobago begins with the settlements of the islands by Indigenous First Peoples. Trinidad was visited by Christopher Columbus
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-ISO 3166-2:GY
Subdivisions of Guyana FIPS region codes of Guyana Neighbouring countries: BR, SR, VE ISO Online Browsing Platform: GY Regions of Guyana, Statoids.com
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Lima Sands
Lima Sands is a village in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana. It is located to the west of Anna Regina. The Cheddi Jagan Bio Diversity Park is in
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Decolonization of the Americas
(Netherlands) British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom) Cayman Islands (United Kingdom) Curacao (Netherlands) Falkland Islands (United Kingdom) French Guiana
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-United Kingdom–Venezuela relations
west of the Essequibo River in succeeding years. In 1831, Britain merged the former Dutch territories of Berbice, Demerara, and Essequibo into a single
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of battles 1601–1800
victory over the Netherlands Raid on Essequibo and Demerara 24–27 February - British raid Dutch Essequibo and Demerara Action of 25 February 1781 - British
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of sovereign states by date of formation
reaffirmed in the Succession Agreement signed in June 2001. The Faroe Islands and Greenland were administered by Denmark until 24 March 1948 and 1 May
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Spitsbergen
international treaty determining the status of the islands was entitled the "Spitsbergen Treaty". The islands were generally referred to in the United States
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Neighbourhood Councils of Guyana
Amsterdam Rose Hall The neighbourhood democratic councils are listed below by region: Ridge/Arakaka Mabaruma/Kumaka/Hosororo Charity/Urasara Evergreen/Paradise
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Bonaire
of Venezuela. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, the ABC islands lie outside Hurricane Alley. The islands have an arid climate that attracts visitors
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Semarang
the Dutch East Indies government, established tobacco plantations in the region and built roads and railroads, making Semarang an important colonial trading
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Padang
transit point for surfers travelling to Batu Islands and Mentawai Islands, and for tourists visiting the West Sumatran highlands. Padang beach (known as
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Foreign relations of Guyana
UN, OAS, and other international organizations. All of the area west of the Essequibo River has at one point been under dispute, namely by Venezuela and
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Stefania evansi
These names refer to its type locality, Groete Creek in the region Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana, where the holotype was collected by one Dr. R.
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Banjarmasin
sites around the region in 1939 and found implements such as choppers and other stone tools. Most of the artifacts found around the region and the province
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of Jakarta
18, 1621, from which the Dutch East Indies eventually ruled the entire region.[citation needed] Batavia under VOC control was essentially a Company Town
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Mabaruma
Retrieved 22 August 2020. Bassant, Mark (2023-12-04). "Guyanese rally for Essequibo". Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-08. Bassant, Mark (2023-12-02)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Formosa
typhoon, driving them to the Pescadores (Penghu), a group of islands 30 miles (50 km) west of Formosa (Taiwan). Once there, the admiral attempted to negotiate
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Arguin
Arguin (Arabic: أرغين, Portuguese: Arguim) is an island off the western coast of Mauritania in the Bay of Arguin. It is approximately 6 km × 2 km (3.7 mi
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Loango-Angola
stop, however. From about 1670 onward, the Dutch West India Company acquired slaves from the Loango region on a regular basis, and Dutch free traders continued
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Jan Mayen
NATO base on the island triggering a nuclear war. Geography portal Europe portal Norway portal List of islands of Norway List of islands of Norway by area
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Zeeburg, Guyana
capital of Guyana. The village, in the administrative region Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) was named by the Dutch during their occupation of Guyana
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara River
river divides Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) on the west bank from Demerara-Mahaica (Region 4) to the east. The name "Demerara" comes from a
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Religion in Guyana
the national population. Essequibo Islands-West Demerara has the highest percentage of Muslims making up 11.8% of the region. They can be organized into
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Evolution of the Dutch colonial empire
finally being ceded at the close of the Napoleonic Wars and reformed as Demerara-Essequibo and Berbice and then united as British Guiana. By 1814 the Netherlands
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Guyana
original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021. "Region 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara)". National Trust of Guyana. Archived from the original
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Pontianak
is the capital of the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan, founded first as a trading port on the island of Borneo, occupying an area of 118.21 km2 in
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-ISO 3166-2:GY
the button in the header to sort each column. Subdivisions of Guyana FIPS region codes of Guyana Neighbouring countries: BR, SR, VE ISO Online Browsing Platform:
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-James Douglas (governor)
South East Victoria. Sir James Douglas Primary School, Supply, Mahaica, Demerara, Guyana. Numerous other elementary, middle, and secondary schools across
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of Mauritius
Ocean island region Waqwaq. Mauritius was later rediscovered and visited by the Portuguese between 1507 and 1513. Mauritius and surrounding islands were
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Palembang
Bengkulu in the west, Jambi in the north, and Bandar Lampung in the south. Palembang is the regional business centre in southern Sumatra region encompassing
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-British Overseas Territories
governments of the territories. Two areas, Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands as well as the islands of Gough and Inaccessible of Tristan da Cunha are
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-New Netherland settlements
Amsterdam was located at the southern tip of the island of Manhattan on the Upper New York Bay. The region was initially explored in 1609 by Henry Hudson
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Leonora, Guyana
Leonora is a village in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3), one of Guyana's 10 regions. Its subdivisions are Pasture, Sea Field, Para Field, Groenveldt
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Netherlands Antilles
island groups in the late 16th century. However, the Spanish Crown only founded settlements in the Leeward Islands. In the 17th century the islands were
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-French Guiana
department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Berbice
Great Britain and Ireland in the latter year, it was merged with Demerara-Essequibo to form the colony of British Guiana in 1831. It became a county of
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-New Amsterdam
South America, and the island of Run in the East Indies to the Dutch, confirming their control of the valuable Spice Islands. The area occupied by New
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Fort Zeelandia (Guyana)
Zeelandia is located on Fort Island, a fluvial island of the Essequibo River delta in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Not to be confused
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Territorial evolution of the Caribbean
ceded Tobago and, Martinique once more to France. The colonies of Essequibo, Demerara, and Berbice were officially ceded to the United Kingdom in the Anglo-Dutch
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Amapá
Amapá ([amaˈpa] ) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. It is in the North Region of Brazil. It is the second-least populous state and the eighteenth-largest
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara (disambiguation)
Radio Demerara, one of the oldest radio stations in Guyana Demerara cricket team The regions of Guyana: Demerara-Mahaica Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Upper
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of high commissioners for Palestine and Transjordan
Dominica Lieutenant-Governor of Demerara-Essequibo Governor of Grenada Governor of Jamaica Governor of the Leeward Islands Governor of St. Lucia Governor
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch East Indies
trading posts and fortresses throughout the region, including at the spice islands of the Maluku islands. In 1580 Portugal formed a union with Spain,
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of governors of Tanganyika
Company, and a protectorate was established. German colonial rule in the region lasted until World War I, when the British occupied the colony during the
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Baháʼí Faith in Guyana
national assembly mentioned adding assemblies in Lethem, Corentyne and Essequibo. Baháʼís are now widely distributed across Guyana and represent all major
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara rebellion of 1823
it a year later. In 1812, the British merged Demerara and Essequibo into the colony of Demerara-Essequibo. The colonies were ceded to Britain by treaty
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) is a region of Guyana. It is situated around the Essequibo River, the largest river in Guyana that lies between
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Pomeroon-Supenaam
(Region 2) is a region of Guyana. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara to the east, the region of
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Parika
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Its ferry service is operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the Essequibo Islands and
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Upper Demerara-Berbice
Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) is a region of Guyana, bordering the regions of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica and Mahaica-Berbice
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Senegambia (Dutch West India Company)
the fortifications and trading posts owned by the Dutch West India Company (DWIC) in the region now known as Senegal. The main purpose of these trading
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Suriname
Both French Guiana and Falkland Islands are less extensive and populous, but they are an overseas department and region of France and an overseas territory
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Caribbean campaign of 1803–1810
Grinfield received orders to call on the surrender of the colonies of Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice. The Dutch colonies, unhappy with the rule of the Batavian
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Northern Rhodesia
The geographical, as opposed to political, term "Rhodesia" referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe. From
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Sint Eustatius
an island in the Caribbean. It is a special municipality (officially "public body") of the Netherlands. The island is in the northern Leeward Islands, southeast
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-2011 Guyanese general election
"Opposition parties warn GECOM about pitfalls of re-opening registration". Demerara Waves. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2011. Guyana governing party's
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Stuiver
Dutch, Danish, and Swedish islands. It was also a denomination that formed part of the currency system of Demerara-Essequibo (later British Guiana, now
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Pomeroon (colony)
banks of the Pomeroon. In 1796 the British conquered the colony Essequibo and Demerara, because the Netherlands had become allies of France. In 1802 at
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Malabar
collectively referred to as Dutch India. Dutch presence in the Malabar region started with the capture of Portuguese Quilon, expanded with the Conquest
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Coromandel
on the coasts of the Coromandel region from 1610, until the company's liquidation in 1798. Dutch presence in the region began with the capture of Pulicat
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Mauritius
for many regions over the whole island. Some examples include the "Pieter Both" mountain, the "Vandermeersh" region near Rose-Hill as well as many other
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of place names of Dutch origin
Van Diemen's Land, AUS Vanderlin Island, Northern Territory, AUS Wakenaam Island, Essequibo River, Guyana Wessel Islands, Northern Territory, AUS Fort Beversreede
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Uitvlugt
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. On the coastal public road on the west bank of the Demerara River, it lies immediately to the west of
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch colonisation of the Guianas
Guiana (Dutch: Nederlands-Guiana). The colonies of Essequibo and Demerara were controlled by the Dutch West India Company, while Berbice and Surinam were controlled
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Malacca
the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, facing the Strait of Malacca. The state is bordered by Negeri Sembilan to the north and west and Johor to
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Crown Colony of Labuan
Brunei in 1846. Apart from the main island, Labuan consists of six smaller islands; Burung, Daat, Kuraman, Papan, Rusukan Kecil, and Rusukan Besar. Labuan
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Celebes
Netherlands Indies or Dutch East Indies until 1945. Dutch presence in the region started with the capture of Sulawesi from the Portuguese, and ended with
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-1770s
Laurens Storm van 's Gravesande, Dutch governor of the colonies of Essequibo and Demerara (b. 1704) August 16 – Jakob Langebek, Danish historian (b. 1710)
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of governors of Bombay Presidency
Until the 18th century, Bombay consisted of seven islands separated by shallow sea. These seven islands were part of a larger archipelago in the Arabian
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Slave Coast
Slave Coast (Dutch: Slavenkust) refers to the trading posts of the Dutch West India Company on the Slave Coast, which lie in contemporary Ghana, Benin
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Batavia, Dutch East Indies
of Batavia in the present-day Indonesian provinces of Jakarta, Banten and West Java. The founding of Batavia by the Dutch in 1619, on the site of the ruins
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Surinam (Dutch colony)
1674. After the other Dutch colonies in the Guianas, i.e., Berbice, Essequibo, Demerara, and Pomeroon, were lost to the British in 1814, the remaining colony
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples
District (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Area) Wikki Amerindian District (Upper Demerara-Berbice Area) Wikki Amerindian Reservation (Upper Demerara-Berbice
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Stewartville, Guyana
village district in Guyana on the Atlantic coast of West Demerara, just east of the mouth of the Essequibo River. There are four sections in the village: Stewartville
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Ambon Island
Ambon Island is part of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. The island has an area of 743.37 km2 (287.02 sq mi) and is mountainous, well watered, and fertile
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Gold Coast
Furthermore, in 1664, the Dutch conquered Suriname, complementing Berbice and Essequibo as Caribbean plantation colonies depending on slave labour. Meanwhile
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Crown Colony of North Borneo
seven of the British-controlled islands in north-eastern Borneo named Turtle Islands, together with the Mangsee Islands, were ceded to the Philippine government
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of the British Virgin Islands
Davies History of the Caribby-Islands (1666) Suckling, George. An Historical Account of the Virgin Islands, in the West Indies. London: Benjamin White
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch East India Company
established in the East Indies, such as on the Maluku Islands, which include the Banda Islands, where the VOC forcibly maintained a monopoly over nutmeg
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-New Netherland
with small outposts in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. The colony was originally conceived by the Dutch West India Company (GWC) in 1621 to capitalize on
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Beni Sankar
in what is now the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana, but was then considered to be part of the county of Demerara in British Guiana. He
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Kayman Sankar
western bank of the Demerara River (in what was then British Guiana, but is now in Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region). He was the oldest
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Kayman Sankar Cricket Ground
Guyana west of the Essequibo River, was located a good distance from the capital Georgetown and the other major population centres in Demerara and Berbice
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-West Timor
as Rote Ndao Regency (Rote and Ndao islands to the southwest) and Sabu Raijua Regency (the Savu Islands further west) were split off in 2002 and 2009 respectively
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Bengal
British according to the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824. Dutch presence in the region started by the establishment of a trading post at Pipili in the mouth of
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-2015 Guyanese general election
11,726 23,451 2 Essequibo Islands-West Demerara 20,912 33.93 1 40,480 65.68 2 102 0.17 56 0.09 47 0.08 32 0.05 20,543 61,629 3 Demerara-Mahaica 113,856
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Miss Universe Guyana
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara 2005 Candisie Franklin Upper Demerara-Berbice 2006 Alana Ernest Potaro-Siparuni 2007 Meleesa Natasha Payne Demerara-Mahaica
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Derwin Christian
side. Christian was born in Klien Pouderoyen, in Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region. He made his senior debut for Guyana during the 2004–05
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Den Amstel
in Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region. It lies on the Atlantic coast, approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) west-north-west of the capital
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Guayana Region, Venezuela
The Guayana Region is an administrative region of eastern Venezuela. In the 1970s, after the process of forming the Political-Administrative Regions through
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch–Portuguese War
the region. That same year, Dutch merchants sent Cornelis de Houtman to Lisbon, to gather as much information as he could about the Spice Islands. In
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Banda Islands
(Indonesian: Kepulauan Banda) are a volcanic group of ten small volcanic in the Banda Sea, about 140 km (87 mi) south of Seram
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Straits Settlements
Singapore, Malacca, and Dinding. Christmas Island and the Cocos Islands were added in 1886. The island of Labuan, off the coast of Borneo, was also
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Maluku Islands
geographical and cultural intersection of Asia and Oceania. The islands were known as the Spice Islands because of the nutmeg, mace, and cloves that were exclusively
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of Palembang
1910s, American oil companies launched their business in the Palembang region from the 1920s. Standard Oil of New Jersey established a subsidiary, the
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Hogg Island, Guyana
March 2013. "HOG ISLAND WINDMILL". Guyana Times International. Retrieved 26 November 2021. "Region 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara)". National Trust
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch colonization of the Americas
times, but by 1796 Britain had control of the region. The Netherlands ceded the colonies of Essequibo, Demerara, and Berbice to Britain in 1814. The colony
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of Suriname
World Society, Leiden 2001, KITLV Kurlansky, Mark. 1992. A Continent of Islands: Searching for the Caribbean Destiny. Addison-Wesley Publishing. ISBN 0-201-52396-5
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Zeelandia, Guyana
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Zeelandia is one of many villages and plantations on Wakenaam, the most developed of the Essequibo River
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Essequibo
river in Guyana Essequibo (colony), a former Dutch colony in what is now Guyana; Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, an administrative region of Guyana today
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Vreed en Hoop
Hoop is a village at the mouth of the Demerara River on its west bank, in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana, located at sea level. It
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch New Guinea
Papua, and West Papua, which were administered as a single province prior to 2003 under the name Irian Jaya, and now comprise the Papua region of the country
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Georgetown, Guyana
century. Originally, the capital of the Demerara-Essequibo colony was located on Borsselen Island in the Demerara River under the administration of the
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of Guyana
surrendered the United Colony of Demerara and Essequibo and Berbice to the British, a colony which had the Essequibo river as its west border with the Spanish
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Hinduism in Guyana
2020. Tamil (Madrasi) Hindus forms the majority in East Berbice-Corentyne region and practice Caribbean Shaktism. According to the 2012 census, 39.8% of
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of Guyanese regions by Human Development Index
5 Essequibo Islands-West Demerara 0.707 Medium human development 6 Pomeroon-Supenaam 0.670 7 Cuyuni-Mazaruni 0.661 8 Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo 0.658
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-2020 Guyanese general election
validly passed with 33 votes Demerara Waves, 22 March 2019 "CCJ rules no-confidence motion properly passed with 33 votes", Demerara Waves, 18 June 2019. Ruling
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Goed Fortuin
Goed Fortuin is a village located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. The village started as a sugar plantation in the early 1800s
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Irfaan Ali
the West Coast Demerara region of Guyana. The child of two educators and one of two sons, Ali also spent many of his formative years on the island of Leguan
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Coromandel Coast
3333°E / 13.3667; 80.3333 The Coromandel Coast is the southeastern coastal region of the Indian subcontinent, bounded by the Utkal Plains to the north, the
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Opheera McDoom
her name derives from her family's place of origin in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana, McDoom village. She describes her surname as
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Borsselen
(also Borslem) is an island in the Demerara River of Guyana, and was the capital of Demerara between 1755 and 1782. In 1745, Demerara was created as a separate
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Joseph Harmon
administration. Harmon was born in Pouderoyen, a village in the West Demerara region. Harmon is a former Lt. Col in the Guyana Defence Force and attorney
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute
Barima-Waini, Pomeroon-Supenaam, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Potaro-Siparuni and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo * "Venezuela says voters back
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Fort Island, Guyana
Fort Island is an island in the Essequibo River located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. It is about 16 kilometres (10 mi) from
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Supenaam
Kaieteur News Online. Retrieved 27 November 2021. Referred to as West Demerara and Essequibo coast in the report Isahak Basir (21 April 2017). "Supernaam:
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Santa Mission
(also: Santa Aratak or Santa Aratack) is a village in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region of Guyana. Santa Mission is mainly inhabited by Lokono Amerindians
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Capoey
located on Lake Capoey, a blackwater lake, which is one of largest lakes of Essequibo. Capoey was originally settled by Wapishana who named the village. The
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Vriesland, Guyana
Vriesland is a village in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region of Guyana. It is located on the west bank of the Demerara River. Vriesland started as
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Windsor Forest, Guyana
Windsor Forest is a village in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara of Guyana. It is located along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It was the first Chinese settlement
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Tuschen
Tuschen is a village in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region of Guyana. It is located along the Atlantic Ocean coast. The original name of the village
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Lima Sands
Lima Sands is a village in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana. It is located to the west of Anna Regina. The Cheddi Jagan Bio Diversity Park is in
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Timeline of geopolitical changes (1500–1899)
Pedro Cays to the Island of Jamaica Archived April 17, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Moore 1906, pp. 568–569. "Some Less-Known Islands in the Pacific".
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Raj of Sarawak
to China to improve his health. On his way to China in 1830, he saw the islands of the Asiatic Archipelago, still generally unknown to Europeans. He returned
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-2023 Guyana–Venezuela crisis
Captaincy General of Venezuela, which included the Essequibo region. On 21 July 1831, Demerara-Essequibo was united with Berbice to create British Guiana
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of top-division football clubs in CONCACAF countries
in April 2025. Football association: Cayman Islands Football Association Top-level league: Cayman Island Premier League As of 2020-21 season: Football
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Demerara
who took control. It formally became a British colony in 1815 until Demerara-Essequibo was merged with Berbice to form the colony of British Guiana in 1831
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dejima
(Japanese: 出島, "exit island") or Deshima, in the 17th century also called Tsukishima ( 築島, "built island"), was an artificial island off Nagasaki, Japan
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Malacca
(present-day Jakarta) as their economic and administrative centre in the region and their hold in Malacca was to prevent the loss of the city to other European
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-History of cricket in the West Indies to 1918
the Dutch, who established three separate colonies at Essequibo (1616), Berbice (1627) and Demerara (1752). The British assumed control in 1796 and, following
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Cirebon
northern coast of the Indonesian island of Java. It is the only coastal city of West Java, located about 40 km west of the provincial border with Central
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Philippus Baldaeus
parish encompassed the entire coastal area of Sri Lanka, together with the islands and the Tamil southern tip of India, a territory that had been divided
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Dutch Ceylon
of Sebalt de Weert arrived on the island. De Weert was a very skilful commander who discovered the Falkland Islands during the attempt by Dutch Admirals
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Griqualand West
Griqualand West, Andries Waterboer took over control and founded the powerful Waterboer dynasty. The Waterboer Kapteins ruled the region until the influx
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-List of airports in Guyana
bordered to the east by Suriname, to the south and southwest by Brazil, to the west by Venezuela, and to the north by the Atlantic Ocean. It is the only state
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Met-en-Meerzorg
Meten-Meer-Zorg) is a village located on the West Coast of Demerara in the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara in Guyana. The village was named after
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region-Sint Maarten
numerous poorly charted small islands in the Leeward Islands meant that this name was accidentally transferred to the island now known as Saint-Martin/Sint