Wakenaam
Wakenaam is an island located in the Essequibo River in Guyana. It is part of the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region and is situated approximately 12 miles west of the capital city, Georgetown. The island is primarily an agricultural area, with its economy largely based on rice cultivation and the production of coconuts.
The population of Wakenaam consists of a mix of Indo-Guyanese and Afro-Guyanese communities. Life on the island
Wakenaam has a relatively flat topography, with fertile soil supporting its agricultural output. The island experiences
Historically, Wakenaam, like much of Guyana, has seen periods of Dutch and British colonial influence. The island's