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image located by Jason Saber, 7 June 2019
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From "Emblems, Flags and Colours of the Regions of the Cooperative Republic
of Guyana", apparently published by the Government of Guyana.
Potaro-Siparuni Region No. 8
The Potaro-Siparuni Region gets its name from
the Potaro and Siparuni Rivers, which are tributaries of the Essequibo River.
Predominantly forested highland with a small portion of hilly sand and clay,
this region is home to the famous Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls. The Kaieteur is
one of the highest single-drop waterfalls in the world, and it is one of the
beautiful sights in the Guyana. The waterfalls of this region are great tourist
attractions.
The people of this region, merely 5,737 in number, are
involved in gold and diamond mining and forestry. Mazda Mining Company Ltd has
the largest operation in this region. Many of these mining companies are
destroying the rivers they work in especially the Essequibo and Konawaruk
Rivers.
The Iwokrama Rainforest Project is partly located in this region.
The project studies how the rainforest can be used in the country's development
(for example, by providing timber) without being destroyed or depleted.
Jason Saber, 7 June 2019
The flag ship tourism product of Guyana is found in this region so this will
be used as the symbol. For colours they will be green, black and yellow for
forestry, strength of the people and mineral wealth respectively.
Jason Saber, 7 June 2019
image located by Jens Pattke, 9 June 2019
Source:
https://demerarawaves.com