Category
page 1Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Region N.3 according to the administrative political division controlled by Guyana and claimed by Venezuela
Leguan Island
island in Guyana
Wakenaam
Wakenaam is an island of about at the mouth of the Essequibo River of Guyana. One of the largest islands (the others being Leguan and Hogg Island) in the Essequibo Islands group, it was settled at one time by the Dutch in the 18th century. The name Wakenaam is Dutch meaning "waiting for a name" and the island still contains old Dutch graves at various locations. The island, like most other islands in the Essequibo River in Guyana, is characterized by green vegetation, blue skies and cool breeze from the Atlantic. Wakenaam has multiple villages which include Maria's Pleasure, Good Success, Sans
Hogg Island
Island in Guyana