Suriname
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titleSuriname
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descriptionSuriname is a small country on the northeastern coast of South America. It's defined by vast swaths of tropical rainforest, Dutch colonial architecture and a melting-pot culture. On its Atlantic coast is the capital, Paramaribo, where palm gardens...
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CapitalParamaribo
Official languageDutch
Population618,040 (2022)
PresidentChan Santokhi
ContinentSouth America
Year of independenceNovember 25, 1975
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titleSuriname - Wikipedia
linkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriname
snippetSuriname's culture and society strongly reflect the legacy of Dutch colonial rule. It is the only sovereign nation outside Europe where Dutch is the official ...
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titleSuriname | History, Geography, Facts, & Points of Interest | Britannica
linkhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Suriname
snippetSuriname is one of the smallest countries in South America, yet its population is one of the most ethnically diverse in the region. Its economy is dependent on ...
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titleSuriname - CIA
linkhttps://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/suriname/
snippetBackground. First explored by the Spaniards in the 16th century and then settled by the English in the mid-17th century, Suriname became a Dutch colony in ...
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titleAbout Suriname
linkhttps://www.discover-suriname.com/about-suriname
snippetSuriname is a very heavily forested country, much of which is rain forest; due to this, the wildlife is very impressive. Most of the animals and plants in the ...
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titleSuriname - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
linkhttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriname
snippetSuriname or Surinam is a country in South America. The official name of the country is Republiek Suriname (this is Dutch and translates to Republic of ...
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titleSuriname country profile - BBC News
linkhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19997673
snippetSuriname, once known as Dutch Guiana, is one of South America's smallest countries. It enjoys a relatively high standard of living but also ...
dateNov 13, 2023
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titleSuriname country profile - BBC News
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titleSuriname | History, Geography, Facts, & Points of Interest ...
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titleSuriname - Wikipedia
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titleSuriname gives 'hope and inspiration to the world to save our ...
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titleAbout Suriname | Discover Suriname
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questionDo they speak English in Suriname?
snippetEnglish is used in schools and business purposes, while Spanish and Portuguese are spoken by South American residents (Portuguese for Brazilians) and their descendants and also taught in schools. The public discourse about Suriname's languages is a part of ongoing debates about the country's national identity.
titleSuriname Languages - FamilySearch
linkhttps://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Suriname_Languages
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questionWhat is Suriname best known for?
snippetSuriname is one of the smallest countries in South America, yet its population is one of the most ethnically diverse in the region. Its economy is dependent on its extensive supply of natural resources, most notably bauxite, of which it is one of the top producers in the world.
titleSuriname | History, Geography, Facts, & Points of Interest | Britannica
linkhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Suriname
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questionWhat is the ethnicity of people in Suriname?
snippetEthnic groups South Asians, descendants of contract labourers from India, are the largest ethnic group in Suriname, making up more than one-fourth of the population. The second major ethnic group, accounting for about one-fifth of the population, is the Maroons (descendants of escaped slaves of African origin).
titleSuriname - Multicultural, Indigenous, Maroon | Britannica
linkhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Suriname/People
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questionWhat was Suriname previously called?
snippetSuriname, once known as Dutch Guiana, is one of South America's smallest countries. It enjoys a relatively high standard of living but also faces serious political and economic challenges. Since independence from the Netherlands in 1975, Suriname has endured coups and a civil war. Nov 13, 2023
titleSuriname country profile - BBC News
linkhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19997673
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