Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana.
The Spaniards first explored Suriname in the 16th century, and the English then settled it in the mid-17th century. Suriname became a Dutch colony in ...
Longitude: -56
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Suriname:
4,459.47 km
Terrain:
Mostly rolling hills; narrow coastal plain with swamps.
Natural Resources:
Timber, hydropower, fish, kaolin, shrimp, bauxite, gold, and small amounts of nickel, copper, platinum, iron ore.
Industries:
Gold mining, oil, lumber, food processing, fishing.
Population: 646,758
Population concentrated along the nothern coastal strip; the remainder of the country is sparsely populated.
Area: 163,820 km2
slightly larger than Georgia
Smallest independent country on South American continent; mostly tropical rain forest; great diversity of flora and fauna that, for the most part, is increasingly threatened by new development; relatively small population, mostly along the coast.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| nld | Dutch |
Dutch (official), English (widely spoken), Sranang Tongo (Surinamese, sometimes called Taki-Taki, is the native language of Creoles and much of the younger population), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Javanese
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| SRD | Surinamese dollar | $ |
Capital City: Paramaribo
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 12:39 pm (GMT-03:00)
Visiting Suriname
You're in for a treat! Suriname is a fascinating place to explore, especially from February to April, August to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural diversity and history
- Beautiful rainforests and wildlife
- Vibrant music and festivals
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Petty crime in urban areas
- Language barrier in rural areas
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Surinamese cuisine is a mix of Indian, African, Indonesian, and Dutch influences.
- Popular dishes include Roti, Pom, and Saoto Soup.
- Fresh tropical fruits and local juices are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the capital, Paramaribo
- Explore the Central Suriname Nature Reserve
- Experience the Maroon culture in the interior villages
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