Republic of Surinamelie inSouth AmericaTo the north, the north coast of the Atlantic Ocean, to the southBrazilTo the eastFrench Guiana, West SideGuyana, Is a member of the Association of South American Nations, the country's name is derived from the local aboriginal Suriname. The country was formerly known as Dutch Guiana, originallyNetherlandsColonial remains in South America, became the Overseas Autonomous Province of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1954, and became independent in 1975. Suriname is the smallest country in South America in terms of area and population. It is also the only country in the Western Hemisphere that does not belong to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and uses Dutch as its official language. Paramaribo, the capital, is a commercial port at the mouth of the Suriname River. Suriname is an extremely diverse country in terms of race, language, and religion. The Muslim population accounts for 13% of Suriname, and its proportion is the highest among all American countries.
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Paramaribo The capital, Paramaribo, and its surrounding areas account for almost half of the country’s population and live here. be listed inUNESCO World Heritage List, Has a pleasant historical center, and its many cafes and restaurants can satisfy every traveler’s needs. This is also an excellent starting point for travel to other parts of the country. |
West coast The west coast is famous for its bird life, and the Bigi Pan Nature Reserve can be a great highlight for tourism in Suriname. As far as accommodation is concerned, there are several towns and some options, but this is a place away from the crowds and is often overlooked by tourists. |
East Coast The eastern region provides some of the best examples of former colonial plantations, some of which are still in use, others are abandoned and mostly destroyed. Along the coast, you will find the westAtlanticThe most prominent nesting beach of all sea turtles. |
Suriname Rain Forest The inland area of Suriname is part of the Amazon region and is almost completely covered with tropical rainforest. The southwest is the Sipaliwini savannah area. In the center and south are mountains, but the highest peak, Julianatop, is only 1,280 meters high. Most American Indians and Maroons live in this area, and many of them live in primitive ways. Brokopondo Reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs in the world. |