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The Best Attractions In Lelydorp

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Lelydorp is the capital city of Wanica District, located in Suriname. With a population of 18,663 , it is the second largest city in Suriname, after Paramaribo. It is located at around 5°42′N 55°14′W. It was originally called Kofi Djompo but was renamed by Cornelis Lely and since then it is known as Lelydorp. Lely was responsible for many large water construction projects in the Netherlands. The original name Kofi Djompo is said to refer to a maroon rebel leader called Kofi, who was captured by the Dutch and then decapitated. The Dutch took his head on a boat and attached it to a stick as a warning to the other slaves who had escaped and were wan...
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  • 2. Fort Nieuw Amsterdam Nieuw Amsterdam
    Fort Amsterdam was a fort on the southern tip of Manhattan. It was the administrative headquarters for the Dutch and then English/British rule of New York from 1625 or 1626, until being torn down in 1790 after the American Revolution. The fort changed hands eight times in various battles including the Battle of Long Island in the American Revolution, when volleys were exchanged between the fort and British emplacements on Governor's Island. The construction of the fort marked the official founding date of New York City as recognized by the Seal of New York City. In October 1683 what would become the first session of the New York legislature convened at the fort. Guns at the fort formed the original battery; nearby Battery Park is named for this feature. The fort's site is now occupied by t...
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