Turtle Bank
Turtle Bank is a tidal flat in Nickerie District, Suriname. Turtle Bank is situated nearby to the town Nieuw Nickerie, as well as near the neighborhood Van Pettenpolder.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nieuw Nickerie.
Nieuw Nickerie
Town
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Nieuw Nickerie is the third largest city in Suriname with a population estimated at 12,818. It is the capital city of the Nickerie district, and the terminus of the East-West Link. Nieuw Nickerie is situated 4½ km south of Turtle Bank.
Turtle Bank
- Type: Tidal flat
- Also known as: “De Turtlebank”
- Category: landform
- Location: Nickerie District, Suriname, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
5.98333° or 5° 59′ northLongitude
-56.98333° or 56° 59′ westElevation
2 metres (7 feet)Open location code
68Q5X2M8+8MGeoNames ID
3382848
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