Suriname

The territory contains extensive rainforest ecosystems covering more than 90 percent of the land, with numerous rivers flowing through dense vegetation.

The Dutch established control over the region in the 17th century, developing plantations operated by African enslaved people until abolition in 1863.

The population includes descendants of Indigenous peoples, Africans, Indians, Javanese, and Chinese, each maintaining distinct traditions and languages.

Visitors require a tourist card costing 25 euros per person, available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol before departure to Paramaribo.

The Central Suriname Nature Reserve encompasses 1.6 million hectares of primary tropical forest, harboring 1,890 plant species and 440 bird species.

Inception: November 25, 1975

Capital city: Paramaribo

Part of: South America, Caribbean

Shares border with: France, Guyana, Brazil, European Union, French Guiana

Website: https://gov.sr

GPS coordinates: 4.14130,-56.07712

Latest update: May 29, 2025 03:45