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Bakhuis
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Coordinates4.73°, -56.77°
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Bakhuys is a village in the Kabalebo resort of the Sipaliwini District in Suriname. The village is located near the Bakhuis Mountains. Bakhuis is mainly known for its large bauxite mine which is exploited by Suralco. In 1995, the refinery had received a $120 million upgrade and extension. The village and mountain range have been named after Louis August Bakhuis who led a 1901 expedition into the area.
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