Orinduik
Orinduik | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Orinduik Location in Guayana | |
| Coordinates: 04°42′N 60°01′W / 4.700°N 60.017°WCoordinates: 04°42′N 60°01′W / 4.700°N 60.017°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Potaro-Siparuni |
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (601 m) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 3 |
Orinduik is a diamond-mining community in the Potaro-Siparuni region of Guyana near the border with Brazil.
The diamond production has seen a steep decrease in the 21st century. Oil exploration has been taking place nearby since 2019.[2] Orinduik has a population of 3 people as of 2012.[1]
Orinduik Falls is a popular tourist attraction. Orinduik Airport provides access to the area.[3] It has a police station.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Guyana: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources". AZO Mining. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Toshaos complain about substandard work on transport infrastructure". Stabroek News. 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ^ "No evidence of trafficking of Cuban, Haitian nationals in Guyana". Stabroek News. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
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