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'''Anna Regina''' is the capital of the [[Pomeroon-Supenaam]] Region of [[Guyana]], claimed by [[Venezuela]] as part of [[Delta Amacuro]] state, which is located in the [[Guayana Esequiba]]. |
'''Anna Regina''' is the capital of the [[Pomeroon-Supenaam]] Region of [[Guyana]], claimed by [[Venezuela]] as part of [[Delta Amacuro]] state, which is located in the [[Guayana Esequiba]]. |
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It stands on the [[Atlantic]] coast, northwest of the mouth of the [[Essequibo River]], 19 km north of [[Adventure, Guyana|Adventure]]. Anna Regina was established as a town in 1970.<ref>[http://www.guyanaguide.com/anna-regina.htm GuyanaGuide.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090401004418/http://www.guyanaguide.com/anna-regina.htm |date=April 1, 2009 }}</ref> Its population was 2,064 in 2012.<ref name="census2012"/> |
It stands on the [[Atlantic]] coast, northwest of the mouth of the [[Essequibo River]], 19 km north of [[Adventure, Guyana|Adventure]]. Anna Regina was established as a town in 1970.<ref>[http://www.guyanaguide.com/anna-regina.htm GuyanaGuide.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090401004418/http://www.guyanaguide.com/anna-regina.htm |date=April 1, 2009 }}</ref> Its population was 2,064 in 2012.<ref name="census2012"/> There has been a Dutch plantation at the site since the early 1800s. Later it changed ownership to an Englishman who had two daughters: Anna and Regina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lakemainstayonline.com/who-is-anna-regina/|title=Who is Anna Regina?|website=Lake Main Stay Online|access-date=17 August 2020}}</ref> |
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Anna Regina has a market, a community centre and a [[Anna Regina Multilateral|secondary school]]. In June 2009 [[Republic Bank (Guyana)]] established a branch in the town. |
Anna Regina has a market, a community centre and a [[Anna Regina Multilateral|secondary school]]. In June 2009 [[Republic Bank (Guyana)]] established a branch in the town. |
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Revision as of 08:15, 17 August 2020
07°15′48″N 58°28′50″W / 7.26333°N 58.48056°W
Anna Regina | |
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  Anna Regina Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 7°15′48″N 58°28′50″W / 7.26333°N 58.48056°W | |
| Country |  Guyana
Claimed by  Venezuela[1] |
| Region | Pomeroon-Supenaam |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
• Total | 2,046 |
Anna Regina is the capital of the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana, claimed by Venezuela as part of Delta Amacuro state, which is located in the Guayana Esequiba.
It stands on the Atlantic coast, northwest of the mouth of the Essequibo River, 19 km north of Adventure. Anna Regina was established as a town in 1970.[3] Its population was 2,064 in 2012.[2] There has been a Dutch plantation at the site since the early 1800s. Later it changed ownership to an Englishman who had two daughters: Anna and Regina.[4]
Anna Regina has a market, a community centre and a secondary school. In June 2009 Republic Bank (Guyana) established a branch in the town.
A number of sites in Anna Regina have historical significance. These include the Damon Monument, Damon's Cross, the Aurora Chimney and estate House, Anna Regina Bridge, Anna Regina Chimney, St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church and several Dutch tombs.[5]
Mainstay Lake is 5 miles from Anna Regina.
See also
References
- ^ "Official Announcements". Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ a b "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ GuyanaGuide.com Archived April 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Who is Anna Regina?". Lake Main Stay Online. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ NationalTrust.gov.gy Archived May 11, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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