One of the most unique and eccentric countries in the world, Suriname is located on the North coast of South-America bordering, Brazil , Guyana and French Guiana .

Spending up until the age of 10 in Suriname , I still have very found memories of my great childhood. Below you can find some information about this beautiful and best kept secret in the Amazone!

Facts & Figures

Official Name Republic of Suriname

Country Population 456,000

Capital City Paramaribo (217,000)

Languages Dutch (official), English, others

Latitude/Longitude 4º N, 56º W

Official Currency Surinamese dollar
(the latest conversion rates) click here

Religions Hindu (27.4%), Muslim (19.6%), Roman Catholic (22.8%), Protestant (25.2%) others

Land

Land Area 161,470 sq km (62,344 sq miles), about the size of the U.S. State of Georgia

Land Divisions (10 districts)

Population and Size of all land divisions and major cities here!

Highest Point Juliana Top (1,230 m) (4,030 ft)