Cottica
Cottica Lawa (often called Cottica) is a village in the district of Sipaliwini, Suriname. It is located in the east, along the Marowijne River and the border with French Guiana. The village has a school,[1] and a clinic.[2]
Cottica Lawa | |
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_(14744808919).jpg) Cottica viewed from the air | |
  Cottica Lawa Location in Suriname | |
| Coordinates: 3°51′17″N 54°13′44″W | |
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| District | Sipaliwini District |
| Resort | Tapanahony |
During the 18th century, the Aluku creole people settled in Cottica.[3] Boni became a major leader and conducted raids against Dutch plantations. Resulting intermittent warfare with Dutch militia, military and mercenaries, between 1768 and 1793, resulted in many Aluku seeking refuge in Papaïchton and other villages on the French side of the Marowijne River.[4]
A village called Cottica is also located in Commewijne District.[1]
References
- "Structuur Analyse" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Zorggebied". Medische Zending.sr (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "Parcours La Source". Parc-Amazonien-Guyane (in French). Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- Silvia de Groot (1970). "Rebellie der Zwarte Jagers. De nasleep van de Bonni-oorlogen 1788-1809". De Gids (in Dutch).
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