Waini River facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Waini River
Location of mouth
Country	Guyana
Region	Barima-Waini
Physical characteristics
Main source	7°00′N 59°24′W / 7.0°N 59.4°W / 7.0; -59.4
River mouth	Atlantic Ocean Waini Point Sea level 8°23′25″N 59°50′14″W / 8.390186°N 59.837208°W / 8.390186; -59.837208
Basin features
Tributaries	Left: "Left" is in the sense source to mouth but tributaries are listed mouth to source Mora Passage Warapoko Sabaina River Arasika Barama River (Village of Santa Cruz) Kumanaballi Matorohana Anaida Arawatta Ananu Two Mouth Ariaparu Pelibelimba Turubang Yamira Durabanna Imotai Kasipang Source of Waini River. Right: "Right" is in the sense source to mouth but tributaries are listed mouth to source Thunder Creek Kuberina Mokaboina Luri Baramanni Barukabaru Kumaruwa Kuniaballi (Village of Santa Cruz) Sirikata River Kuiaru River Mubohina River Kwabanna Kwassi Anapari Akabaru Mariwaru Urabubaru Potawau Turtle Shararin Arawapai Source of Waini River.

The Waini River is an important river located in the northern part of Guyana. It flows through the Barima-Waini region and eventually empties into the huge Atlantic Ocean. This river is special because its upper parts flow through lush, wet forests, while its lower parts pass through a large swampy area before reaching the sea.

Exploring the Waini River's Natural Wonders

The Waini River is home to many amazing natural features and important wildlife areas. It's a place where nature thrives.

Amazing Sea Turtle Nesting Grounds

Near where the Waini River meets the ocean, you'll find a special place called Almond Beach. This beach is super important for several types of sea turtles. It's one of the main places where leatherback, green, hawksbill, and olive ridley turtles come to lay their eggs.

Unique Coastal Environment

Almond Beach is also the only spot in Guyana that has a long, healthy stretch of mangrove forest. These unique trees grow in salty water and are very important for the environment. The area also has brackish water (a mix of fresh and salt water) and coastal swamps, making it a rich habitat for many different plants and animals.

Discovering Waini River's Waterfalls

The Waini River also features some beautiful waterfalls. There are three main waterfalls along its path. The one furthest upstream is called Kasatu Falls. It's a stunning sight to see the water tumbling down.

Villages Along the River

Several communities are located along the Waini River. These include the villages of Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa is a well-known Amerindian community, meaning it's home to some of the original people of the Americas.

See also

• List of rivers of Guyana
• List of rivers of the Americas by coastline