Adventure, Guyana
Adventure is a village located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana, claimed by Venezuela as part of Delta Amacuro state, which is located in the Guayana Esequiba, on the Atlantic coast, at sea level, 1 mile south of Onderneeming.
Adventure | |
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  Adventure Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 7°05′N 58°25′W | |
| Country |   |
| Region | Pomeroon-Supenaam |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,334 |
It is a riverine settlement at the mouth of the Essequibo River, and is linked to Wakenaam and Parika by the terminal of ferry service.[3] It is connected by road to the West Coast of Demerara, and to the city of Georgetown via the Demerara Harbour Bridge. It has a night spot, bar and hotel for passengers.
The community is referenced in Gerald Durrell's book, Three Singles to Adventure.[4]
References
- "Official Announcements". Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- "River transport". Stabroek News. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- "Three Singles to Adventure". Good Reads. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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