Upper Demerara-Berbice
1. Which major river forms the western boundary of Upper Demerara-Berbice?
Answer: Essequibo River
2. What is the highest point in the region?
Answer: Kanuku Mountains (highest peak: Kangaruma)
3. Name two types of vegetation found in the region.
Answer: Tropical rainforest, Savannah
4. What is the annual average rainfall in Upper Demerara-Berbice?
Answer: Around 2,500 mm (depending on location)
5. What are the main threats to the environment in this region?
Answer: Deforestation, mining, pollution, climate change
6. Which indigenous groups originally inhabited this area?
Answer: Arawak, Carib, Wai-wai
7. When did European colonization begin in Upper Demerara-Berbice?
Answer: Early 17th century (Dutch, British, French)
8. What were the main industries during the colonial period?
Answer: Plantation agriculture (sugar, coffee, cotton), forestry, mining
9. What are some important historical events that took place in the region?
Answer: Slave revolts (Berbice Slave Uprising), establishment of indentured labor system, independence of Guyana
10. Name three prominent figures from the region's history.
Answer: Cuffy (leader of Berbice Slave Uprising), Janet Jagan (former president), Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow (trade unionist)
11. What are the main economic activities in Upper Demerara-Berbice?
Answer: Agriculture (rice, cash crops), forestry, mining (bauxite, gold, diamonds), tourism
12. What are some challenges to economic development in the region?
Answer: Lack of infrastructure, limited access to education and healthcare, environmental degradation
13. What are some recent infrastructure projects undertaken in the region?
Answer: Linden-Lethem road improvement, Demerara Harbour Bridge expansion, hydropower plants
14. What are some potential future economic opportunities for Upper Demerara-Berbice?
Answer: Ecotourism, development of mineral resources, diversification of agriculture, manufacturing
15. How does the regional economy compare to the national economy of Guyana?
Answer: Upper Demerara-Berbice is a major contributor to Guyana's economy, particularly in the areas of forestry, mining, and rice production. However, the region also faces challenges related to poverty and underdevelopment compared to the national average.
16. What is the capital of Upper Demerara-Berbice?
Answer: There is no single capital, as Upper Demerara-Berbice is a region, not an administrative unit with a central government.
17. What is the motto of the region (if any)?
Answer: Upper Demerara-Berbice does not have an official motto.
Type By Munmi Hazarika
