Oko River | |
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Location | |
Country | Guyana |
The Oko River is a river of Guyana, a tributary of the Wenamu River and a part of the middle- Mazaruni. [1]
Mining is a major economic activity in the area and there are medium-scale international operations in the area. [2] Illegal dredging and clear cutting practices associated with mining cause some damage to the Oko area. [3]
In 1999, the bones of a megatherium, an extinct gigantic sloth, were discovered by miners around Omai and the Oko Creek, Cuyuni River. [4] A model of the megatherium was created and put on display at the Guyana National Museum. [5]
There is also a settlement by the name Oko. [6]
6°28′N 58°52′W / 6.467°N 58.867°W
Oko River | |
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Location | |
Country | Guyana |
The Oko River is a river of Guyana, a tributary of the Wenamu River and a part of the middle- Mazaruni. [1]
Mining is a major economic activity in the area and there are medium-scale international operations in the area. [2] Illegal dredging and clear cutting practices associated with mining cause some damage to the Oko area. [3]
In 1999, the bones of a megatherium, an extinct gigantic sloth, were discovered by miners around Omai and the Oko Creek, Cuyuni River. [4] A model of the megatherium was created and put on display at the Guyana National Museum. [5]
There is also a settlement by the name Oko. [6]
6°28′N 58°52′W / 6.467°N 58.867°W