Nickerie District
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Nickerie is a district of Suriname, on the north-west coast. Nickerie's capital city is Nieuw-Nickerie. Another town is Wageningen. The district borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Surinamese district of Coronie to the east, the Surinamese district of Sipaliwini to the south and the region of East Berbice-Corentyne in Guyana to the west.[2]
Nickerie | |
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Coordinates: 5°46′N 56°52′W | |
Country | Suriname |
Capital | Nieuw-Nickerie |
Area | |
• Total | 5,353 km2 (2,067 sq mi) |
Population (2012 census)[1] | |
• Total | 34,233 |
• Density | 6.4/km2 (17/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 |
Nickerie has a population of 36.639 (2004) and an area of 5,353 km2.[1] Nickerie's population includes East Indian, Javanese, Afro-Surinamese, Chinese, and Europeans.[1]
Nickerie is bordered with Guyana. There is no bridge between the countries, but there is a ferry that sails between Molson Creek in Guyana and South Drain.[3]