Suriname is a coastal country in South America with a population of 586,000 and an area of 163,820 km². Its capital is Paramaribo, Dutch is the official language, and it is a republic. Suriname shares borders with 3 countries.
Key facts
ContinentSouth America
CapitalParamaribo
Population586,000
Area163,820 km²
LanguageDutch
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencySurinamese Dollar
GDP/capita$7100
Independence1975
Geography
Has coastlineMountains above 3,000 mRainforest
Oceans / SeasAtlantic
BordersGuyana, Brazil, French Guiana
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Colonised by Portugal
Colonised by Netherlands
Economy & Resources
AgricultureRice, Sugarcane
MineralsGold, Bauxite
🎯 How to identify Suriname in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Suriname efficiently:
Is the country located in South America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
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