The Essequibo Region and River

The Essequibo Region and River 

The first European discovery was by the ships of Juan de Esquivel, deputy of Don Diego Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus. The Essequibo River is named after Esquivel. The first European settlement in Guyana was built by the Dutch along the lower part of the Essequibo in 1615. 

The Essequibo River is the largest river in Guyana, and the largest river between the Orinoco and Amazon. Rising in the Acarai Mountains near the Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela border, the Essequibo flows to the north for 1,010 km through forest and savanna into the Atlantic Ocean.

There are countless rapids and waterfalls Kaieteur Falls on the Potaro river along the route of the Essequibo, and its 20 km wide estuary is dotted with numerous small islands. It enters the Atlantic 21 km from Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana. The river features Murrays Fall and Pot Falls, and the tourist attraction and resort lake main stay. 

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Guyana’s first President

Guyana’s first President

Arthur Chung January 10, 1918 – June 23, 2008 was the first President of Guyana from 1970 to 1980. He was the longest serving president of the country and was the first ethnic Chinese head of state in a non-Asian country. During his time as President of Guyana, the office was that of a ceremonial head of state, with real power in the hands of Prime Minister Forbes Burnham. He was awarded Guyana's highest national award, the Order of Excellence O.E.

Chung was born at Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara in Guyana; he was the youngest of Joseph and Lucy Chung's eight children.He was educated at Windsor Forest, Blankenburg and Modern High School.

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Guyana's Water Falls

They are more than 70 impressive waterfalls in Guyana, as shown in the Google map of Guyana below. These do not include the countries rapids, such as the King Edward Falls. This data is obtained from Geographic comparison result, these 70 falls average a high between 65-80 ft high and 75 ft wide. These do however include the great and majestic Kaieteur Fall which towers at 741 ft. Kaieteur Falls is the highest and most powerful single drop waterfalls in the world. The Kaieteur Falls is about three times higher than the famous Niagara                Falls located on the border of Canada and USA.

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Guyana's Two Floating Bridges

Guyana has two of the world’s longest floating bridges Demerara Harbour Bridge Completed 1978. Span 6,074 feet 1,851 m located immediately south of Georgetown, Guyana, it is constructed with steel pontoon units and is the fourth longest floating bridge in the world. 
The Berbice Bridge Completed 2008. Span 5,153.277 feet 1,571 m. Located near New Amsterdam in Guyana is the sixth longest floating bridge in the world

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Jeremy Wade/River Monster in Guyana

Jeremy Wade will be fishing in the Essequibo River in Guyana, I would guess he’ll be fishing for Aimara or a large Catfish such as Piraiba Catfish. As seen in the photo the Animal Planet show host is hold a huge Arapaima. with a guyanese native 
http://www.tankterrors.com/river-monsters-season-4-episode-9-lair-of-the-giants/

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Guyana Ground Provisions

Guyana Power Foods  : Ground Provisions is the term used in Guyana or the West Indian nations to describe a number of vegetable staples, such as yams, cassava, breadfruit and plantains. They are often cooked and served as a side dish in local cuisine. Guyanese recipes will often simply call for ground provisions rather than specify specific vegetables.

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Guyana View Easter Contest Winners

Guyana View Easter Contest Winners receiving their prize

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