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___ SurinameDestination Suriname, a virtual travel guide to the former Dutch Guiana. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Suriname's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this South American nation, e.g.: official web sites of Suriname, addresses of Surinamese and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Suriname.
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Republic of Suriname | Republiek Suriname |
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 Flag of Suriname Background: Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975. Five years later the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a socialist republic. It continued to rule through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally brought about a democratic election. In 1989, the military overthrew the civilian government, but a democratically elected government returned to power in 1991. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana related countries: Netherlands |
 Official Name: Republiek Suriname short form: Suriname int'l long form: Republic of Suriname former: Netherlands Guiana, Dutch Guiana ISO Country Code: sr Time: Local Time = UTC -3h Actual Time: Fri-July-25 09:45 Capital City: Paramaribo (pop. 250 000) Other Cities: Nieuw Nickerie, Moengo. Government: Type: Constitutional democracy. Constitution: September 30, 1987. Independence: November 25, 1975. Geography: Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana. Area: 163 194 sq. km. (63 037 sq. mi.) Terrain: Varies from coastal swamps to savanna to hills. Climate: Tropical; moderated by trade winds. People: Nationality: Noun--Surinamer(s). Adjective--Surinamese. Population: 450 000. Ethnic groups: Hindustani (East Indian) 37%, Creole 31%, Javanese 15%, Bush Negro 10%, Amerindians 3%, Chinese 1.7% (percentages date from 1972 census, the last in which ethnicity data was collected). Religions: Hindu, Muslim, Roman Catholic, Dutch Reformed, Moravian, several other Christian denominations, Jewish, Baha'i. Languages: Dutch (official), English, Sranan Tongo (Creole language), Hindustani, Javanese. Literacy: 90% Natural resources: Timber, hydropower, fish, kaolin, shrimp, bauxite, gold, and small amounts of nickel, copper, platinum, iron ore. Agriculture products: Paddy rice, bananas, palm kernels, coconuts, plantains, peanuts; beef, chickens; forest products; shrimp. Industries: Bauxite and gold mining, alumina production, oil, lumbering, food processing, fishing. Exports partners: Norway 31.1%, USA 16%, Canada 13.2%, Belgium 10.8%, France 8.8%, Iceland 4.6% (2004) Imports partners: USA 28.2%, Netherlands 21.1%, Trinidad and Tobago 11.4%, Japan 7.2%, China 4.3% (2004) Currency: Surinamese Guilder (SRG) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of SurinameKabinet van de President van SurinameCabinet of the President of Suriname. Suriname Ministry of Transport, Communication and Tourism Official site of the ministry (in Dutch) Diplomatic Missions The Suriname Consulate Miami, USA Suriname Mission to the UN Permanent Mission of Suriname to the United Nations Embassy of the Republic of Suriname in the U.S. Washington, DC. Foreign Embassies in Suriname Address list of embassies in Suriname. Statistics Population and Economic Data about Suriname Suriname in figures. Maps Map of Suriname Political Map of Suriname.  Google
Earth SurinameZoomable satellite view of Suriname. Google
Earth ParamariboZoomable satellite view of Suriname's capital city. Map
of South AmericaReference map of South America. |
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NewsDagblad SurinameWith Surinam News (in Dutch) De Ware Tijd Surinam Newspaper (in Dutch) De West Suriname News (in Dutch) ParboComNews Surinam News |
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Arts & CultureSurifestaSite about the end of the year and New Year's festivities "Owruyari" |
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Business & EconomyCentrale Bank van SurinameSuriname's Central Bank (in Dutch) Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry Eendeavors business opportunities and economic growth in Suriname Suriname Products Djogo Bier Transportation __Airline Surinam Airways Flying on Trusted Wings. __Bus Le Grand Baldew Serves Paramaribo and the entire roadnet of Suriname. |
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Destination Suriname - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Suriname: Trekking and Jungle Adventures, Old Plantations, New Amsterdam, Paramaribo, accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, cruising, diving, trekking tours and much more.The Suriname Tourism Foundation Tourism Information on Suriname. GoSuriname.net Suriname travel and tourism information site (in Dutch). Home page for Suriname Comprehensive Information on Suriname. Suriname.net Surriname portal site. |
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EducationAnton de Kom Universiteit van SurinameThe University of Suriname started in 1968 and it offers studies in the fields of social, technological and medical sciences. |
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EnvironmentFoundation for Nature Conservation in SurinameSTINASU contributes to the protection of Suriname's natural resources and cultural heritage. The Tropical Rainforest in Suriname A virtual tour through the rainforest in Suriname. Suriname Eco-Destination of the Caribbean Site offers some information on Suriname's environment. WWF Guianas WWF-Guianas, part of the global WWF family, is working to protect the forests, freshwaters and coasts of the Guianas (French Guiana, Suriname, and Guyana). |
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HistoryThe history of SurinameBrief history of Suriname. Suriname het land en de geschiedenis History of Suriname (in Dutch). Suriname History Brief overview of Suriname's history. Surinam History Introduction to Suriname's History by Surinam Net. |
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| Issues Suriname Moiwana'86 Human Rights Organization Suriname (M86) founded to to the promote and to protect human rights in Suriname. Suriname's Political Theatre Short list of persons who's activities, in one way or the other, have some influence on Suriname's politics. |
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SearchSuriname InfoSurinam Index. Surinam Net Surinam search engine & dirctory. suriname.pagina.nl Suriname links (in Dutch) Additional Information on SurinameBBC News Country Profile: SurinameSuriname - LANIC Latin American Network Information Center on Suriname Background Notes: Suriname Governments on the WWW: Suriname Open Directory Project: Suriname Wikipedia: Suriname The World Factbook -- Suriname |
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