Brownsberg
| Brownsberg | |
|---|---|
 The view from the Brownsberg | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 4°54′N 55°13′W / 4.9°N 55.22°W |
| Geography | |
  Brownsberg Location in Suriname | |
| Location | Brownsweg, Brokopondo, Suriname |
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Brownsberg is a 515 metres[1] high mountain in the Brokopondo District of Suriname. It is the namesake of the Brownsberg Nature Park. The mountain has been named after John Brown, a 19th-century gold miner.[2]
Overview
Brownsberg is almost flat on top,blue-cheeked parrot (amazona dufresniana), and the olive-sided flycatcher (contopus cooperi).[7]
Brownsberg can be reached from the town of Brownsweg.[3] Stoneiland, a tourist resort and beach, is located at the foot of the mountain.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Project moet Brownsberg Natuur Park weer in oude glorie herstellen". Waterkant (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ De Dijn 2007, p. Introduction.
- ^ a b Ouboter 2001, p. 72.
- ^ Ouboter 2001, p. 73.
- ^ "Brownsberg". Suriname View (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 February 2021.
- ^ De Dijn 2007, p. Mammals.
- ^ De Dijn 2007, p. Birds.
- ^ "Ston Eiland". Parbode (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 March 2021.
Bibliography
- De Dijn, Bart (2007). The Biodiversity of the Brownsberg. .
- Ouboter, Paul E. (2001). "Directory of protected areas of Suriname". IBER.
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