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___ Suriname Location map of Suriname The smallest sovereign country in South America covers an area of 163,820 km², compared Suriname is still about four times the size of the Netherlands, or slightly larger than the U.S. state of Georgia. Suriname is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the Americas, it has a population of 580,000 people (2015), most of them live in the coastal regions. Capital and largest city is Paramaribo, spoken languages are Dutch (official), English (widely spoken), Sranang Tongo (a native Creole language and lingua franca), and Caribbean Hindustani. 
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Republic of Suriname | Republiek Suriname |
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Background: Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. With the abolition of African slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. The country gained independence from The Netherlands in 1975. Many Dutch settlers did not trust an independent Suriname and fled to The Netherlands. In 1980 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. The coalition expanded to eight parties in 2005 and ruled until August 2010, when voters returned former military strongman Dési Bouterse and his opposition coalition to power. President Bouterse was reelected unopposed in 2015. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: The 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: Tue-Dec-10 17:38 Country Calling Code: +597 Capital City: Paramaribo (pop. 250 000) Other Cities: Nieuw Nickerie, Moengo. Government: Type: Constitutional democracy. Constitution: 30 September 1987. Independence: 25 November 1975. Geography: Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana. Area: 163,820 km² (63,251 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: 580,000 (in 2015) 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 - commodities: aluminium oxide, gold, crude oil, lumber, shrimp and fish, rice, bananas. Exports partners: Switzerland 21.8%, UAE 14.5%, India 13.9%, Belgium 9.7%, US 8.9%, France 8.1%, Canada 6.6% (2015) Imports - commodities: capital equipment, petroleum, foodstuffs, cotton, consumer goods. Imports partners: US 26.8%, Netherlands 14.3%, China 12.2%, Trinidad and Tobago 7.4%, Japan 4.8% (2015) Currency: Surinamese Guilder (SRG) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of SurinameGovernment of Suriname The Government of Suriname website (in Dutch) Kabinet van de President van Suriname Cabinet of the President of Suriname (in Dutch) 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 Algemeen Bureau voor de Statistiek Suriname in figures. Maps Map
of SurinamePolitical Map of Suriname. Administrative Map
of SurinameMap of Suriname showing its administrative divisions.  Google
Earth SurinameSearchable map and satellite view of Suriname. Google
Earth ParamariboSearchable map and satellite view of Suriname's capital city. Map
of South AmericaReference map of South America.  Amazon jungle, a pristine rainforest around Mount Voltzberg, the 245 m high granite monolith, one of several granite domes which shape the landscape in this part of Sipaliwini district in central south Suriname. Image: David Evers |
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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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Travel and Tour Consumer Information
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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Environment & NatureFoundation 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 SurinameMoiwana'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 Open Directory Project: Suriname Wikipedia: Suriname The World Factbook -- Suriname |
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