Kuribrong River

	Kuribrong River The Kuribrong River is a river of Guyana, a tributary of the Potaro River 2 miles north east of Potaro Landing. The Kuribrong is a part of the Essequibo River basin, and supports endemic fish species. The geological make up of the river is schistose quartz-porphyrite and sericite schist, and quartz boulders making up any major river obstruction. The river was deemed to be of low interest for gold mining, to contrast with other rivers of the region. Economic use There is a settlement at "Kuribrong River, Mona Falls" with a population of 28 in the 2012 census. It was considered for a now-defunct hydroelectric project, at the confluence with the Amaila River. Balata bleeding was once done in the area of the river. See also List of rivers of Guyana This is a list of rivers in Guyana. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Atlantic Ocean ''Amazon River'' (Brazil) ''Negro River'' (B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Guyana Guyana ( or ), officially the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of South America. Guyana is an indigenous word which means "Land of Many Waters". The capital city is Georgetown. Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Venezuela to the west, and Suriname to the east. With , Guyana is the third-smallest sovereign state by area in mainland South America after Uruguay and Suriname, and is the second-least populous sovereign state in South America after Suriname; it is also one of the least densely populated countries on Earth. It has a wide variety of natural habitats and very high biodiversity. The region known as "the Guianas" consists of the large shield landmass north of the Amazon River and east of the Orinoco River known as the "land of many waters". Nine indigenous tribes reside in Guyana: the Wai Wai, Macushi, Patamona, Lokono, Kalina, Wapishana, Pemon, Akawaio and Warao. Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Potaro River The Potaro River is a river in Guyana that runs from Mount Ayanganna area of the Pakaraima Mountains for approximately before flowing into the Essequibo River, Guyana's largest river. The renowned Kaieteur Falls is on the Potaro. Features Nine waterfalls are found on the Potaro River, most notable being Kaieteur Falls and Tumatumari Falls. Below Kaieteur Falls lie Amatuk Falls and Waratuk Falls. A 1930 Suspension bridge, the Garraway Stream Bridge crosses the river. As well, 'Two Islands' is found on the Potaro River. Minerals Placer gold and diamonds are extracted from the river in this mineral-rich area. Many thousands of ounces of placer gold have been recovered from the area's stream gravels, residual placers and saprolites. In the first half of the 20th century, small-scale artisanal miners, known as pork-knockers, recovered significant quantities of gem-quality diamonds from the area's rivers and streams. In fact, the two largest gem-quality diamonds recovered in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Potaro Landing The Potaro River is a river in Guyana that runs from Mount Ayanganna area of the Pakaraima Mountains for approximately before flowing into the Essequibo River, Guyana's largest river. The renowned Kaieteur Falls is on the Potaro. Features Nine waterfalls are found on the Potaro River, most notable being Kaieteur Falls and Tumatumari Falls. Below Kaieteur Falls lie Amatuk Falls and Waratuk Falls. A 1930 Suspension bridge, the Garraway Stream Bridge crosses the river. As well, 'Two Islands' is found on the Potaro River. Minerals Placer gold and diamonds are extracted from the river in this mineral-rich area. Many thousands of ounces of placer gold have been recovered from the area's stream gravels, residual placers and saprolites. In the first half of the 20th century, small-scale artisanal miners, known as pork-knockers, recovered significant quantities of gem-quality diamonds from the area's rivers and streams. In fact, the two largest gem-quality diamonds recovered in Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Rivers Of Guyana This is a list of rivers in Guyana. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Atlantic Ocean ''Amazon River'' (Brazil) ''Negro River'' (Brazil) ''Branco River'' (Brazil) Takutu River **Ireng River Courantyne River Kutari River Coeroeni River New River (South America) Oronoque River Berbice River *Canje River Abary River Mahaicony River Mahaica River Demerara River Haiama River Haianari Creek Haiakwa Creek Kuruabaru River Madawini Kamuni Hauraruni Tenabu Madabadeen Essequibo River Mazaruni River * Kako River *Kukui * Kamarang River **Eping River Issineru River Meamu River Kurupung River Merume River * Puruni River Cuyuni River Akarabisi Arimu River * Ekereku River *Iroma Akarabisi Kopang Oko River Wenamu River Akaiwang River Potaro River * Arnik River Kuribrong River Konawaruk River * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]