East Berbice-Corentyne

East Berbice-Corentyne stretches along the Atlantic Ocean and shares borders with Suriname through the Corentyne River, covering 36,234 square kilometers of diverse landscapes.

The region underwent significant changes during the 1980s administrative reforms, leading to its current structure with New Amsterdam designated as its administrative center.

The population of 109,431 residents includes communities engaged in rice cultivation, sugar production, and fishing activities along the coastal settlements.

Regular ferry services connect the regional port of Corriverton with Nieuw Nickerie in Suriname, facilitating international trade and movement across the Corentyne River.

The area contains a disputed territory known as the New River Triangle, which extends into the southern section between Guyana and Suriname.

Location: Guyana

Capital city: New Amsterdam

Shares border with: Upper Demerara-Berbice, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Potaro-Siparuni, Mahaica-Berbice, Nickerie District, Sipaliwini District, Pará

GPS coordinates: 4.10794,-58.18337

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:30