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In 1958 Brownsweg was built for the inhabitants of the area that was flooded after the construction of the Afobaka Dam. One of the main concerns was the transmigration of the 5,000 people living in the area. [2] Bronsweg was a stop at the former Lawa Railway, and in 1959 the Prinses Marijke camp was built near the hamlet. [3]
The Brokopondo district was established in 1959 [2] out of the former Suriname District.The establishment of the district was related to the 1958 Brokopondo Agreement between the Government of Suriname and Alcoa for the creation of the Brokopondo Reservoir. [3]
Brownsberg is almost flat on top, [3] because it is covered by a laterite cap which prevents erosion. [4] The mountain is covered in rainforests, [1] and has several waterfalls. [5]
Brownsberg Nature Park is a nature park located in Suriname.The site measures 12,000 ha and is located in the district of Brokopondo around 130 km south from the capital city Paramaribo.
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Patricia Diggs, project manager and executive director of Milwaukee Bronzeville Histories, speaks about her experience during the panel discussion about preserving MKEÕs Black history and those ...
The Brokopondo Development Plan has designated the town of Brokopondo as one of the two major centres in the region - the other being Brownsweg - with a focus on tourism. [1] There is a large beach next to the Suriname river near the city centre called Anani Beach. [ 5 ]
The island is located at the foot of the Brownsberg, and can be accessed from Brownsweg. [1] The view from the beach is unexpected, because the remains of the rain forest can still be seen on the lake. [3] On the island there is a little wharf for tours on the lake. [3]