Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo

The territory spans 57,750 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, including rainforests, mangroves, and the expansive Rupununi savannah near the Brazilian border.

During the Rupununi Rebellion of January 1969, indigenous inhabitants attempted to establish an independent government, but the movement ended without Venezuela's intervention.

The Wapichan indigenous communities maintain traditional practices while actively protecting their ancestral territories from mining and industrial activities across the region.

The regional capital Lethem functions as the primary administrative center, connecting various settlements through a network of roads and river transportation systems.

The region contains multiple ecosystems supporting rare species, while being subject to an ongoing territorial claim between Guyana and Venezuela.

Location: Guyana

Location: Guayana Esequiba

Location: Venezuela

Capital city: Lethem

Shares border with: East Berbice-Corentyne, Potaro-Siparuni, Roraima, Pará

GPS coordinates: 2.90100,-58.93517

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:56