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Paramaribo has a population of roughly 241,000 people (2012 census), almost half of Suriname's population. The historic inner city of Paramaribo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.
- Suriname
Suriname (/ ˈ s ʊər ɪ n æ m,-n ɑː m / ⓘ SOOR-ih-NAM, -...
- Paramaribo District
Paramaribo is a district of Suriname, encompassing the...
- Suriname
Paramaribo, largest city, capital, and chief port of Suriname. It lies on the Suriname River 9 miles (15 km) from the Atlantic Ocean. Paramaribo is built on a shingle reef that stands 16 feet (5 meters) above the river at low tide. Access from the ocean is limited by a sandbar that allows a depth.
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Paramaribo ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˌpaːraˈmaːriboː], nickname: Par′bo) is the capital city of Suriname. About 250,000 people live in the city. It is at the Suriname River about 15 km before the river flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
- 182 km² (70 sq mi)
- Suriname
- 1603
- Paramaribo District
Paramaribo is a former Dutch colonial town from the 17th and 18th centuries planted on the northern coast of tropical South America. The original and highly characteristic street plan of the historic centre remains intact. Its buildings illustrate the gradual fusion of Dutch architectural influence with traditional local techniques and materials.
5.8479 -55.15991. 6 Paramaribo Zoo, Letitia Vriesdelaan, ☏ +597 545275, pakro@surinametourism.net. daily 09:00-18:00. Establishing a zoo was an idea of Prime Minister Pengel in the 1960s. Awaiting the construction of the zoo, he started collecting animals in his own backyard, until the zoo was opened in 1972.
Apr 6, 2022 · Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname. With only 250.000 inhabitants, it is one of the cozier capitals in the world. It is the largest city in Suriname. The city is situated west of the Suriname River, which is what gave the country its name.
