Hamptoncourtpolder
Hamptoncourtpolder or is a settlement in the Nickerie District of northern Suriname, about from the district capital, Nieuw Nickerie. In 1821, it started as a sugarcane plantation on the Nickerie River, and was named after Hampton Court Palace. In the beginning of the 20th century, it was subdivided in plots, and has been mainly used for rice cultivation. The name was also changed to Hamptoncourtpolder. Notable people who have worked or resided in Hamptoncourtpolder include Kayman Sankar, a cricketer and politician, his son Beni Sankar, an athlete and businessman, and Isahak Basir, a former member of the National Assembly of Guyana.
