Fun facts about New Amsterdam
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New Amsterdam has a thriving market and is governed by a mayor named Kirt Wynter.
New Amsterdam
Guyana
New Amsterdam is the regional capital of East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana and one of the country's largest towns.
From the “History” section
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Mission Chapel in New Amsterdam has been designated a National Heritage Site.
New Amsterdam
Guyana
New Amsterdam is the regional capital of East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana and one of the country's largest towns.
From the “Points of interest” section
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Travel to New Amsterdam was made easier in December 2008 by the opening of the Berbice Bridge.
New Amsterdam
Guyana
New Amsterdam is the regional capital of East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana and one of the country's largest towns.
From the “Travel” section
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LRTVS was the first television station in Berbice.
New Amsterdam
Guyana
New Amsterdam is the regional capital of East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana and one of the country's largest towns.
From the “Utilities” section
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New Amsterdam has a borderline tropical monsoon climate with heavy rainfall most of the year.
New Amsterdam
Guyana
New Amsterdam is the regional capital of East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana and one of the country's largest towns.
From the “Climate” section
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