Rose Hall, Guyana
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- See also Rose Hall, Oxford, England.
Rose Hall is a community in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region of Guyana, located at . Rose Hall is 14 miles east of New Amsterdam, and is the smallest town in Guyana.
[edit] History
Rose Hall was once owned by Dutch planters and later purchased by field slaves. In 1908, it acquired village status; and it wasn't until 1970 that it became a town. Rose Hall has an area of 13 km² and a population of about 8,000.
Rose Hall is divided into three wards: Middle Rose Hall, East Rose Hall and Williamsburg.
[edit] Points of Interest
Rose Hall is an economic hub in the Berbice region. It is lined with regional banks and a multitude of stores and cafes. The town also has an airstrip which is located in nearby Canje.
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