Para Creek Para River | |
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Native name | Parakreek ( Dutch) |
Location | |
Country | Suriname |
District | Wanica & Para District |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• coordinates | 5°24′05″N 55°09′45″W / 5.4015°N 55.1624°W |
Mouth | Suriname River |
• coordinates | 5°44′47″N 55°07′40″W / 5.74642°N 55.12789°W |
Length | 77.65 kilometres (48.25 mi) [1] |
Basin features | |
Progression | Suriname River→ Atlantic Ocean |
Para Creek ( Dutch: Parakreek also Para River) is a blackwater creek in the Wanica & Para District of Suriname. [2] It is a tributary of the Suriname River, and was home to many plantations. The area around the creek has been cultivated since the English period. [3] The Para District has been named after the creek in 1966. [4]
The Para Creek is fed by many small creeks from the savanna area, and has a drainage basin of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi). [5] During the colonisation of Suriname, most plantations were built along the Suriname River and the Para Creek, because the ground was fertile, and no additional infrastructure was required. [5] In the 20th century, many holiday resorts were built on the Para Creek and its tributaries. [6]
The northern part of Para Creek near the mouth experiences minor tidal movements, but has no salinity. [2] The southern part of the creek used to be home to many wood plantations. [7] The last 25 kilometres (16 mi) of the Para Creek are parallel to the Suriname River, [1] therefore, the Paradoorsnede, an artificial canal, was dug in the 18th century to provide better access. [7] The canal is 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi) long. [1]
In 1685, Fort Para was constructed on the Para Creek near Houttuin to protect the plantations against attacks by the Amerindians, however in 1686 a peace treaty was signed between the tribes and Governor van Aerssen van Sommelsdijck. [8] In 1740, the fort was demolished. [9]
Para Creek Para River | |
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Native name | Parakreek ( Dutch) |
Location | |
Country | Suriname |
District | Wanica & Para District |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• coordinates | 5°24′05″N 55°09′45″W / 5.4015°N 55.1624°W |
Mouth | Suriname River |
• coordinates | 5°44′47″N 55°07′40″W / 5.74642°N 55.12789°W |
Length | 77.65 kilometres (48.25 mi) [1] |
Basin features | |
Progression | Suriname River→ Atlantic Ocean |
Para Creek ( Dutch: Parakreek also Para River) is a blackwater creek in the Wanica & Para District of Suriname. [2] It is a tributary of the Suriname River, and was home to many plantations. The area around the creek has been cultivated since the English period. [3] The Para District has been named after the creek in 1966. [4]
The Para Creek is fed by many small creeks from the savanna area, and has a drainage basin of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi). [5] During the colonisation of Suriname, most plantations were built along the Suriname River and the Para Creek, because the ground was fertile, and no additional infrastructure was required. [5] In the 20th century, many holiday resorts were built on the Para Creek and its tributaries. [6]
The northern part of Para Creek near the mouth experiences minor tidal movements, but has no salinity. [2] The southern part of the creek used to be home to many wood plantations. [7] The last 25 kilometres (16 mi) of the Para Creek are parallel to the Suriname River, [1] therefore, the Paradoorsnede, an artificial canal, was dug in the 18th century to provide better access. [7] The canal is 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi) long. [1]
In 1685, Fort Para was constructed on the Para Creek near Houttuin to protect the plantations against attacks by the Amerindians, however in 1686 a peace treaty was signed between the tribes and Governor van Aerssen van Sommelsdijck. [8] In 1740, the fort was demolished. [9]