Wakenaam
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Wakenaam is an island of about 17.5 square miles at the mouth of the Essequibo River of Guyana. It was settled at one time by the Dutch in the 18th Century; the name Wakenaam is Dutch meaning "looking for a name". The island, like most other islands in the Essequibo River in Guyana, is characterized by beautiful green vegetation, blue skies and cool breeze from the Atlantic. Wakenaam has multiple villages which includes Maria's Pleasure, Good Success, Sans Souci, Melville, Belle Plaine, Sarah, Zeelandia, Friendship, Bank Hall, Meerzorg, Caledonia, Free and Easy, Arthurville, Palmyra, Maria Johanna, Domburg, Fredericksburg, Noitgedacht, Rush Brook and Ridge.
[edit] Population
The island has population of approximately 13,000 people. Island population consists of mainly people of Indian and African decent however like Guyana has small amounts of various other decent.
[edit] Economy
Its economy is based on agriculture. Farming is the main occupation on this island. Farmers grow Rice, Coconut and various vegetables and roots. This is mainly sold off island.
Famous West Indies cricket batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan was born on Wakenaam.
Coordinates: 6°58′12″N 58°27′00″W / 6.97005°N 58.45001°W
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Some Talented Wakenaamees In Sports Especially Cricket Mr. Abdool Saleem Azweem Sir. Nazeer Mohamed Oyono Sampson Moses Ramnarine Yoganad Balobin Imran Khan And many others
