Corriverton
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| Corriverton | |
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  Corriverton
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| Coordinates: 6°0′N 57°08′W / 6°N 57.133°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | East Berbice-Corentyne |
| Resort | Nieuw Nickerie |
| Population (2002) | |
| - Total | 11,574 |
Corriverton is the most easterly town in Guyana. Located at the wide mouth of the Corentyne River, opposite Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname. It is a modern administrative construction, formed from two older towns, Springlands and Skeldon, and several villages which were named, or rather numbered (e.g. '78'), after their sugar plantations, owned by Bookers.
Corriverton is located about 195 mi/313 km from Georgetown on the eastern side of Guyana, in the county of Berbice.
It had a population of 11,574, as of the 2002 Census.
A ferry links Corriverton with Nieuw Nickerie.
Corriverton has a mixed population of Hindus, Christians and Muslims living together. It is the site of many mosques, temples and churches, and has an excellent educational system.
Hotels in the town include the Paraton Inn, Mahogany Hotel, Riverton Suites, Hotel Malinmar, the Swiss Guest House and many others. Corriverton is very economical for tourists.
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Coordinates: 06°00′N 57°08′W / 6°N 57.133°W
