Suriname Capital

The capital city of Suriname is Paramaribo. It is the largest and the most populous city in the country. The city is situated on the banks of the Suriname River in the district of Paramaribo, approximately 9.3 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Paramaribo was first established as a Dutch settlement in 1613. It was confirmed as the leading town in Suriname following the Treaty of Breda in 1667 and acted as the capital of Suriname. Paramaribo has remained the capital of Suriname from the colonial time to the present day.

Paramaribo is the largest and the most populous city in Suriname. As of 2012 official census, Paramaribo has a population of approximately 241,000 people, almost half the population of the entire country. The city has experienced a very slow population growth, recording a growth of less than 3% between 1995 and 2012.

Although Paramaribo is the business and financial center of Suriname, it is also an important tourist destination for most of the people visiting the country. Most of the tourists visiting the town are mainly from the Netherlands. Some of the attractions in the city include St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Presidential Palace, Fort Zeelandia, and Het Kot Museum among other attractions. Nature lovers can visit the Peperpot Nature Park and Paramaribo Zoo. Visitors can also stay on some of the top-rated hotels in the country including Torarica Hotel, Royal Torarica, and Courtyard Paramaribo.

Paramaribo experiences tropical rainforest climate. The city does not experience a true dry season, all the months of the year receive more than 60 mm of rainfall. Autumn, which runs from September to November, is the driest season of the year. Temperatures are consistent throughout the year, ranging between 22 and 31 degrees Celsius. On average, Paramaribo receives an annual rainfall of 220 mm.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Paramaribo
Languages	Dutch (official), English (widely spoken), Sranang Tongo (Surinamese, sometimes called Taki-Taki, is the native language of Creoles and much of the younger population and is lingua franca among others), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Javanese
Ethnic Groups	Hindustani (also known locally as "East Indians"; their ancestors emigrated from northern India in the latter part of the 19th century) 27.4%, "Maroon" (their African ancestors were brought to the country in the 17th and 18th centuries as slaves and escaped to the interior) 21.7%, Creole (mixed white and black) 15.7%, Javanese 13.7%, mixed 13.4%, other 7.6%, unspecified 0.6% (2012 est.)
Religion	Protestant 23.6% (includes Evangelical 11.2%, Moravian 11.2%, Reformed .7%, Lutheran .5%), Hindu 22.3%, Roman Catholic 21.6%, Muslim 13.8%, other Christian 3.2%, Winti 1.8%, Jehovah's Witness 1.2%, other 1.7%, none 7.5%, unspecified 3.2% (2012 est.)
Government	Presidential republic
Independance	25 November 1975 (from the Netherlands)
Area	163,820.00 km²
Water Area	7,820.00 km²
Land Area	156,000.00 km²
Population	585,824.00 Population concentrated along the nothern coastal strip; the remainder of the country is sparsely populated
Location	Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana
No. Bordering Countries	3
Bordering Countries	Brazil 515 km, French Guiana 556 km, Guyana 836 km
GDP(PPP)	$8,547,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$15,200.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and India.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are alumina, gold, crude oil, and lumber.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are the United States, the Netherlands, and China.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include capital equipment, petroleum, and foodstuffs.
Climate	Arctic, tempered by warm North Atlantic Current; cool summers, cold winters; North Atlantic Current flows along west and north coasts of Spitsbergen, keeping water open and navigable most of the year
Terrain	Mostly rolling hills; narrow coastal plain with swamps
Learn More	Suriname

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