Imataka Mountains facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Imataka Mountains
Imataka Mountains Location in Venezuela
Highest point

The Imataka Mountains are a mountain range found in South America. They stretch across the northwest part of Guyana and the northeast part of Venezuela. These mountains are very important because they are full of natural treasures.

The Imataka region is rich in many resources. It has lots of forests, plenty of water, and many valuable minerals.

What Minerals Are Found Here?

The Imataka Mountains are famous for their huge amounts of iron ore. Iron ore is a rock from which we get iron, a metal used to make steel for buildings and cars.

• You can also find manganese deposits in the northwest part of Guyana. Manganese is another metal used in making steel and batteries.
• In areas near rivers like the Barima, Mazaruni, Cuyuni, and Potaro, people have discovered gold and diamonds. These are very precious minerals!

Rivers and Mountains

The Imataka Mountains play a key role in the region's river systems.

• They act like a natural wall, separating the Barama River system from the Cuyuni River system.
• The mountains are also the starting point, or "source," of the Barama River itself. This means the river begins its journey high up in these mountains.

Imataka Mountains from Guayana City

See also

• In Spanish: Sierra de Imataca para niños