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Suriname

Suriname FlagMajor cities : Paramaribo (Capital), Blauwgrond, Latour, Koewarasan and De Nieuwe Grond.
Available Information : Head of state, Religion, Population, Area, Gross domestic product, Inflation, Unemployment, Map, Hotel, Weather and Climate.

Suriname Subdivision

List of administrative levels in that compounds Suriname.

BrokopondoCommewijneCoronie
MarowijneNickeriePara
ParamariboSaramaccaSipaliwini
Wanica

Suriname Information

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ISO 3166-1SR - SUR - 740
NATO country codeNS - SUR
FIPS 10-4 codeNS
IOC CodeSUR
ContinentAmericas / South America
Suriname CapitalParamaribo
Official languageDutch
Name of the inhabitantsSurinamer
Motto
Suriname National Day25 November
Suriname Currency Surinamese dollar (SRD)
Suriname 10 %
Suriname Calling code+597
Suriname Country domain code .sr
Suriname Vehicle registration plateSME
Traveling direction Left
Time zone UTC -3:00
International organizationUnited Nations
Union of South American Nations
Group of 77
Caribbean Community
Suriname National anthemGod zij met ons Suriname

Suriname Head of state

Vice presidentAshwin Adhin (2015)
President of the RepublicChan Santokhi (2020)
Ronnie Brunswijk (2020)

Suriname Religion

List of the main religions practiced in Suriname.

  1. Hinduism 28 %
  2. Protestantism 25 %
  3. Christianity 23 %
  4. Islam 20 %
  5. Other 4 %

Suriname Data

Different data, numbers and statistics of Suriname (Inhabitants, population, economy).

City65
Area163,270 km² (63,039 sq mi)
Population591,000 inhabitants (2018) Chart
Population Density 3.6 /km² (9.4 /sq mi)
Length of coastline386 km
Perimeter2,089 km
Life expectancy71.6 Year (2015), ♀ : 74.7 Year, ♂ : 68.6 Year
Average years of schooling 8.3 Year (2015)
Human Development Index 0.720 (2018)
Gross domestic product3 Billions US$ (2018) Chart
Annual change: 2.0 %
5,799 US$ per capita
Unemployment7.5 % of labor force (2018) Chart
Inflation6.9 % (2018) Chart
Credit rating
  • Standard & Poor's: B+ (Negative, 25 April 2016)
  • Fitch: B+ (Stable, 21 November 2011)
  • Moody's: B1 (Stable, 20 May 2016)
  • Dagong: BB+ (Stable, 20 May 2013)

Suriname Chart

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Population, Gross domestic product, Unemployment, Inflation

Suriname Covid-19

Confirmed9,122
Deaths177
8,598
Active347
Incident rate1,543.49
Case fatality ratio1.94036 %
Last updated : 2 April 2021

Suriname Natural resource

List of major natural resources classified by importance.
  1. Copper
  2. Bauxite
  3. Nickel
  4. Timber
  5. Gold
  6. Fish
  7. Iron
  8. Platinum
  9. Kaolin
  10. Shrimp
  11. Hydroelectricity

Suriname Agriculture

Listing of major crops and products starting with the most important.
  1. Bananas
  2. Coconuts
  3. Plantains
  4. Forest products
  5. Peanuts
  6. Rice
  7. Shrimp
  8. Beef
  9. Chickens
  10. Palm kernels

Suriname Border

Suriname's border with 3 other countries. The list of Border countries of Suriname below classified by border length (in kilometers).

  1. Guyana Guyana 600 km
  2. Brazil Brazil 593 km
  3. France France 510 km

Suriname Map

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Suriname Climate

  1. Tropical rainforest climate 98 %
  2. Monsoon 1.6 %

Suriname Weather (Paramaribo)

Today's weather and weather forecasts of Suriname for the next days to come (The measurements and forecasts are those of Paramaribo).

Suriname Electricity

Electrical standard in Suriname (voltage, power outlet ...)

Voltage127 V
Frequency60 Hz
Power plugPower plug : C Power plug : F
Power socketPower socket : C Power socket : F

Suriname Airport

Below, find a list of the main Airport of Suriname classified by annual passenger transit.

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Suriname Hotel

Here is a list of hotel in Suriname selected by our teams for their qualities. Click the hotel of your choice to find out the availability of rooms by your travel dates.

Hotel Savannah Hotel & CasinoSavannah Hotel & Casino

Paramaribo
Featuring a casino, a restaurant and a bar, Savannah Hotel & Casino offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning only 1 km from downtown Paramaribo. Free parking and breakfast are provided. Fort Zeeelandia Museum is 1 km away... view more		from
$US 45
Hotel Tropical PalaceTropical Palace

Paramaribo
Offering a charming courtyard with a central water fountain, the hotel is only 250 metres from Maretraitte Shopping Mall. Rooms have private balconies and free Wi-Fi. Private parking is also free. Historic Zeelandia Fortress is 1... view more		from
$US 50
Hotel Kekemba Resort ParamariboKekemba Resort Paramaribo

Paramaribo
An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by gardens and a hot tub can be enjoyed in Paramaribo. The city Zoo is only 2 blocks away. Wi-Fi and private parking are free... view more		from
$US 41
Hotel Bote's ApartmentsBote's Apartments
Paramaribo
Bote's Apartments is located in Paramaribo, just a 10-minute drive from the city centre. It offers fully equipped apartments with free Wi-Fi and on-site parking... view more		from
$US 28
Hotel Hotel Torarica and CasinoHotel Torarica and Casino

Paramaribo
Featuring a garden, a terrace and an outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Torarica and Casino offers free Wi-Fi and restaurant in Paramaribo. The commercial and financial area is a 15-minute walk... view more		from
$US 135
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Suriname Olympic Games

List of participations in the Summer and Winter Olympics of Suriname and the number of medals won.

SummerParticipation : 12Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 1012
TotalParticipation : 12Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 1012
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