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Place in Pomeroon-Supenaam, Guyana From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adventure | |
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Coordinates: 7°05′N 58°25′W | |
Country | Guyana |
Region | Pomeroon-Supenaam |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 1,334 |
Adventure is a village located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana, on the Atlantic coast, at sea level, one mile south of Onderneeming.
Region 5 and 6 both also have villages called 'Adventure' in the 2012 census.
It is a riverine settlement at the mouth of the Essequibo River, and was linked to Wakenaam and Parika by the terminal of ferry service.[2] It is connected by road to the West Coast of Demerara, and to the city of Georgetown via the Demerara Harbour Bridge. It had a night spot, bar and hotel for passengers until the closure of the stelling and opening of a new stelling in Supenaam in 2011.[3]
Adventure has a nursery school, mosque, a temple and a supermarket. For primary school, student attend in neighboring villages such as Onderneeming or Suddie.[4]
The community is referenced in Gerald Durrell's book, Three Singles to Adventure.[5]
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