Suriname is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Paramaribo, with a population of approximately 612K and a total area of 163,820 km². The official language is Dutch and the currency is the Surinamese Dollar (SRD).
Suriname covers an area of 163,820 km² with a population density of 4/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $3.6B ($5,882 per capita) and gained independence in 1975. It has a coastline of 386 km.
Suriname is the only Dutch-speaking country in South America and one of the most ethnically diverse countries on Earth — its population includes descendants of African slaves, Indian and Javanese contract workers, indigenous Amerindians and Dutch colonists.
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UNESCO best-preserved Dutch colonial town in the Americas — wooden buildings and a unique Creole character
UNESCO vast pristine Amazon rainforest — jaguars, giant otters and over 400 bird species
A hilltop reserve overlooking a lake — monkeys, tapirs and spectacular sunsets
Communities of descendants of escaped slaves who maintained African traditions deep in the jungle
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
The official language(s) of Suriname are Dutch.
The population of Suriname is approximately 612K.
Suriname uses the Surinamese Dollar (SRD).
Suriname is located in South America, in the South America region.
Suriname has a GDP of $3.6B, with a GDP per capita of $5,882.
The best time to visit Suriname is February–April, August–October. The climate is Tropical, two dry seasons.
Visa required for many nationalities — e-Visa available
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