Suriname 🇸🇷
Suriname 🇸🇷: capital Paramaribo, population 600,000, located in South America. Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Paramaribo
- Population: 600,000
- Continent: South America
- Language: Dutch
- Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Suriname
- Area: 163,820 km² (63,251 sq mi)
- Region: South America
- Has a coastline
- People: Surinamer
- Internet domain: .sr
Fun Facts About Suriname
- The smallest country in South America.
- Over 90% of the country is covered by tropical rainforest.
- Dutch is the official language — unique for South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suriname known for?
Suriname is known for several things — The smallest country in South America; Over 90% of the country is covered by tropical rainforest; Dutch is the official language — unique for South America.
How big is Suriname?
Suriname covers about 163,820 square kilometers (63,251 square miles), in the South America region.
Is Suriname landlocked?
No. Suriname has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.
What are people from Suriname called?
People from Suriname are called Surinamer.
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
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