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Discovery of the New River

Geologist Charles Barrington Brown discovers a significantly larger river west of the Kutari. According to the principle of the 'true source', this makes the Tigri area legally Surinamese.

Historical Significance

Under international law, the river with the largest volume is considered the 'true source'. The New River is wider and demonstrably carries more water than the Kutari.

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