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2 days ago · Suriname (/ ˈ s ʊər ɪ n æ m,-n ɑː m / ⓘ SOOR-ih-NAM, - NAHM, Dutch: [syːriˈnaːmə] ⓘ), officially the Republic of Suriname (Dutch: Republiek Suriname [reːpyˌblik ˌsyːriˈnaːmə]), is a country in northern South America, sometimes considered part of the Caribbean and the West Indies.
May 17, 2024 · Formerly known as Dutch Guiana, Suriname was a plantation colony of the Netherlands that gained its independence on November 25, 1975. From 1980 to 1987 the country was governed by a succession of military regimes. A new civilian constitution was approved in 1987.
May 22, 2024 · Suriname is a pluralistic society consisting primarily of Creoles (persons of mixed African and European heritage), the descendants of escaped African slaves known as Maroons, and the descendants of Indian and Javanese (Indonesian) contract workers.
2 days ago · Here are some intriguing facts about this hidden gem. 01. Suriname is the smallest country in South America by area, covering just 163,821 square kilometers. 02. The country is home to the largest protected rainforest in the world, the Central Suriname Nature Reserve, which spans 1.6 million hectares. 03.
May 30, 2024 · The Republic of Suriname is a developing country located on the northern coast of South America. Tourist facilities are available in the capital city of Paramaribo, but are less developed and in some cases non-existent in the country's rugged jungle interior.
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May 28, 2024 · Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname. Located on the northern coast of South America, Paramaribo serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of the country. The city was founded by the English in 1613.
May 20, 2024 · Suriname is a South American country located to the northeast along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s known for its nature reserves, tropical rainforests, and ethnic diversity. It borders 3 other countries including Guyana to the west, French Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south.
