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Suriname

South America, Americas

Dutch

Suriname is a country in South America, South America. With a population of 616,500 and an area of 163,820 km², the capital city is Paramaribo. The official language is Dutch. The national currency is the Surinamese dollar ($ SRD).

Quick Facts

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Paramaribo
Capital
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616,500
Population
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163,820 km²
Area
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$ SRD
Currency
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+597
Dial Code
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.sr
TLD

Economy

Suriname has a GDP per capita of $6,962, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$6,962
GNI per Capita$5,690

Geography

Suriname is located in South America at coordinates 4.00°N, 56.00°W. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Julianatop at 1,280 m.

ContinentSouth America
Coordinates4.00°N, 56.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointJulianatop
1,280 m
🏞️ Longest RiverCourantyne River
724 km
TimezonesUTC-03:00
BordersBRAGUFGUY

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Suriname, including Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion with a capacity of 3,500 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumDr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion
3,500 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Suriname

What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
What is the population of Suriname?
Suriname has a population of approximately 616,500 people.
What currency does Suriname use?
Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar ($ SRD).
What language is spoken in Suriname?
The official language of Suriname is Dutch.
What is the area of Suriname?
Suriname covers a total area of 163,820 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Suriname?
The GDP per capita of Suriname is approximately $6,962.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)