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Barima-Waini

Also known as Barima Waini

Barima-Waini (Region 1) is a region of Guyana and is located in the northwest of the country. Barima-Waini has three sub-regions: Mabaruma, Matakai, and Moruca.

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Settlement.name: Barima-Waini
Settlement.native_name: Region 1
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Barima-Waini Region.gif
Settlement.settlement_type: Administrative region
Settlement.image_skyline: Coconut Trees on the Shell Beach - panoramio.jpg
Settlement.image_map: Barima-Waini in Guyana.svg
Settlement.map_alt: Map of Guyana showing Barima-Waini region
Settlement.map_caption: Map of Guyana showing Barima-Waini region
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Regional capital
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Mabaruma
Settlement.unit_pref

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History
Etymology
Geography
Economy
Major settlements, services and facilities
Population
Communities
Territorial claim
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Barima-Waini (Region 1) is a region of Guyana and is located in the northwest of the country. Barima-Waini has three sub-regions: Mabaruma, Matakai, and Moruca.

The region is located in the northwest of the country and has a population of 26,941. It covers an area of . It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Pomeroon-Supenaam to the east, the region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni to the south and Venezuela to the west.