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Travel information, including air, rail and auto links, accommodations and attractions in Suriname.

Suriname Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Suriname, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Suriname
Suriname - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Suriname, officially known as the Republic of Suriname, is a sovereign state on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west and Brazil to the south. At just under 165,000 km2 (64,000 sq mi), it is the smallest country in South America. Suriname has a population of approximately 566,000, most of whom live on the country's north coast, in and around the capital and largest city, Paramaribo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriname
Surinam Travel Guide and Travel Information - WorldTravelGuide

Expert Surinam travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Surinam. Guides to planning your trip including travel and where to stay.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/surinam
Suriname: Maps, History, Geography, Government

Information on Suriname - geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/suriname.html
Suriname Tourism - Best of Suriname - TripAdvisor

Suriname Tourism: TripAdvisor has 4,960 reviews of Suriname Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Suriname resource.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294081-Suriname-Vacations.html
Suriname - Lonely Planet

Suriname is a warm, dense convergence of rivers that thumps with the lively rhythm of ethnic diversity. From Paramaribo, the country's effervescent...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-guianas/suriname
Suriname - Travel Guide at Wikivoyage

Suriname is a small republic on the northeast coast of South America. It prides itself on its thoroughly multi-ethnic culture, a colourful blend of indigenous Indian traditions and those of its former Dutch colonisers and the African, Javanese and Hindustan workers they once brought with them.
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Suriname
Best Suriname Restaurants on VirtualTourist

Best Suriname Restaurants: restaurant reviews and 21 photos of restaurants, local cuisine and local hangouts in Suriname from real travelers and locals - VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Suriname/Restaurants-Suriname-TG-C-1.html
Why Travel to Suriname: The Former Dutch Colony Now Run by a Drug-Running Dictator is Trying to Attract Tourists

Each Friday, Roads and Kingdoms and Slate publish a new dispatch from around the globe. For more foreign correspondence mixed with food, war, travel, and photography, visit their online magazine.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/roads/2014/01/why_travel_to_suriname_the_former_dutch_colony_now_run_by_a_drug_running.html
Suriname, South America's Hidden Treasure - The New York Times

A place out of time where Asia, Africa and the Netherlands meet, the languages dazzle and rivers lead to new frontiers.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/travel/suriname-south-americas-hidden-treasure.html?_r=0
Travel to Suriname: Information, Advice and Inspiration - Wanderlust

Suriname travel guide, including map of Suriname, top Suriname travel experiences, and tips for travel in Suriname.
http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/planatrip/destinations/latin-america/suriname
Best Suriname Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Suriname Travel Guide: 362 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Suriname at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Suriname/TravelGuide-Suriname.html
Top Suriname Warnings and Dangers on VirtualTourist

Suriname Warnings or Dangers: Tips on traveling safely in Suriname from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Suriname/Warnings_or_Dangers-Suriname-TG-C-1.html

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Republic of Suriname Republiek Suriname (Dutch)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Justitia – Pietas – Fides (Latin) Gerechtigheid – Vroomheid – Vertrouwen (Dutch) "Justice – Piety – Trust"
Anthem: God zij met ons Suriname (Dutch) "God be with our Suriname"
Land controlled by Suriname shown in dark green; claimed land shown in light green.
Capital and largest city	Paramaribo 5°50′N 55°10′W / 5.833°N 55.167°W / 5.833; -55.167
Official languages	Dutch
Recognised regional languages	8 indigenous languages Akurio Arawak-Lokono Carib-Kari'nja Sikiana-Kashuyana Tiro-Tiriyó Waiwai Warao Wayana
Other languages	15 languages Sranantongo Sarnami Hindustani Surinamese-Javanese Ndyuka Saramaccan Matawai Aluku Paramaccan Kwinti Chinese Lebanese Arabic English French Portuguese Spanish
Ethnic groups (2012) ^[1] ^[2] ^[3] ^[4] ^[5] ^[6]	42.6% Asian Surinamese 27.4% Indian 13.7% Javanese 1.5% Chinese 37.4% Afro-Surinamese 21.7% Maroon 15.7% Creole 13.4% Multiracial 3.8% Indigenous 0.3% European 1.9% Others
Religion (2012) ^[7]	48.4% Christianity 26.75 Protestantism 21.65% Roman Catholicism 22.3% Hinduism 17.97% Sanātanī 3.08% Arya Samaj 1.23% Other Hindu 13.9% Islam 3.91% Sunni 2.61% Ahmadiyya 7.34% Other Muslim 1.8% Winti 0.8% Kejawèn 0.03% Judaism 7.52% Irreligion 2.04% Not stated 1.11% Don't know 0.85% Others
Demonym(s)	Surinamese
Government	Unitary assembly-independent republic

• President	Chan Santokhi
• Vice President	Ronnie Brunswijk
• National Assembly Chairman	Marinus Bee
• High Court of Justice President	Iwan Rasoelbaks (acting)

Legislature	National Assembly
Independence from the Netherlands

• Constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands	15 December 1954
• Independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands	25 November 1975

Area
• Total	163,820^[8]^[5]^[6] km² (63,250 sq mi) (90th)
• Water (%)	1.1
Population
• 2022 estimate	632,638^[8]^[9] (170th)
• Density	3.9/km² (10.1/sq mi) (231st)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$11.435 billion^[10] (160th)
• Per capita	$18,311^[10] (91st)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$3.539 billion^[10] (173rd)
• Per capita	$5,667^[10] (106th)
HDI (2022)	0.690^[11] medium (124th)
Currency	Surinamese dollar (SRD)
Time zone	UTC-3 (SRT)
Drives on	left
Calling code	+597
ISO 3166 code	SR
Internet TLD	.sr

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Suriname Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Suriname, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Suriname
Suriname - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Suriname, officially known as the Republic of Suriname, is a sovereign state on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west and Brazil to the south. At just under 165,000 km2 (64,000 sq mi), it is the smallest country in South America. Suriname has a population of approximately 566,000, most of whom live on the country's north coast, in and around the capital and largest city, Paramaribo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriname
Surinam Travel Guide and Travel Information - WorldTravelGuide

Expert Surinam travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Surinam. Guides to planning your trip including travel and where to stay.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/surinam
Suriname: Maps, History, Geography, Government

Information on Suriname - geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/suriname.html
Suriname Tourism - Best of Suriname - TripAdvisor

Suriname Tourism: TripAdvisor has 4,960 reviews of Suriname Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Suriname resource.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294081-Suriname-Vacations.html
Suriname - Lonely Planet

Suriname is a warm, dense convergence of rivers that thumps with the lively rhythm of ethnic diversity. From Paramaribo, the country's effervescent...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-guianas/suriname
Suriname - Travel Guide at Wikivoyage

Suriname is a small republic on the northeast coast of South America. It prides itself on its thoroughly multi-ethnic culture, a colourful blend of indigenous Indian traditions and those of its former Dutch colonisers and the African, Javanese and Hindustan workers they once brought with them.
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Suriname
Best Suriname Restaurants on VirtualTourist

Best Suriname Restaurants: restaurant reviews and 21 photos of restaurants, local cuisine and local hangouts in Suriname from real travelers and locals - VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Suriname/Restaurants-Suriname-TG-C-1.html
Why Travel to Suriname: The Former Dutch Colony Now Run by a Drug-Running Dictator is Trying to Attract Tourists

Each Friday, Roads and Kingdoms and Slate publish a new dispatch from around the globe. For more foreign correspondence mixed with food, war, travel, and photography, visit their online magazine.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/roads/2014/01/why_travel_to_suriname_the_former_dutch_colony_now_run_by_a_drug_running.html
Suriname, South America's Hidden Treasure - The New York Times

A place out of time where Asia, Africa and the Netherlands meet, the languages dazzle and rivers lead to new frontiers.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/travel/suriname-south-americas-hidden-treasure.html?_r=0
Travel to Suriname: Information, Advice and Inspiration - Wanderlust

Suriname travel guide, including map of Suriname, top Suriname travel experiences, and tips for travel in Suriname.
http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/planatrip/destinations/latin-america/suriname
Best Suriname Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Suriname Travel Guide: 362 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Suriname at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Suriname/TravelGuide-Suriname.html
Top Suriname Warnings and Dangers on VirtualTourist

Suriname Warnings or Dangers: Tips on traveling safely in Suriname from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Suriname/Warnings_or_Dangers-Suriname-TG-C-1.html

Republic of Suriname Republiek Suriname (Dutch)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Justitia – Pietas – Fides (Latin) Gerechtigheid – Vroomheid – Vertrouwen (Dutch) "Justice – Piety – Trust"
Anthem: God zij met ons Suriname (Dutch) "God be with our Suriname"
Land controlled by Suriname shown in dark green; claimed land shown in light green.
Capital and largest city	Paramaribo 5°50′N 55°10′W / 5.833°N 55.167°W / 5.833; -55.167
Official languages	Dutch
Recognised regional languages	8 indigenous languages Akurio Arawak-Lokono Carib-Kari'nja Sikiana-Kashuyana Tiro-Tiriyó Waiwai Warao Wayana
Other languages	15 languages Sranantongo Sarnami Hindustani Surinamese-Javanese Ndyuka Saramaccan Matawai Aluku Paramaccan Kwinti Chinese Lebanese Arabic English French Portuguese Spanish
Ethnic groups (2012) ^[1] ^[2] ^[3] ^[4] ^[5] ^[6]	42.6% Asian Surinamese 27.4% Indian 13.7% Javanese 1.5% Chinese 37.4% Afro-Surinamese 21.7% Maroon 15.7% Creole 13.4% Multiracial 3.8% Indigenous 0.3% European 1.9% Others
Religion (2012) ^[7]	48.4% Christianity 26.75 Protestantism 21.65% Roman Catholicism 22.3% Hinduism 17.97% Sanātanī 3.08% Arya Samaj 1.23% Other Hindu 13.9% Islam 3.91% Sunni 2.61% Ahmadiyya 7.34% Other Muslim 1.8% Winti 0.8% Kejawèn 0.03% Judaism 7.52% Irreligion 2.04% Not stated 1.11% Don't know 0.85% Others
Demonym(s)	Surinamese
Government	Unitary assembly-independent republic

• President	Chan Santokhi
• Vice President	Ronnie Brunswijk
• National Assembly Chairman	Marinus Bee
• High Court of Justice President	Iwan Rasoelbaks (acting)

Legislature	National Assembly
Independence from the Netherlands

• Constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands	15 December 1954
• Independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands	25 November 1975

Area
• Total	163,820^[8]^[5]^[6] km² (63,250 sq mi) (90th)
• Water (%)	1.1
Population
• 2022 estimate	632,638^[8]^[9] (170th)
• Density	3.9/km² (10.1/sq mi) (231st)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$11.435 billion^[10] (160th)
• Per capita	$18,311^[10] (91st)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$3.539 billion^[10] (173rd)
• Per capita	$5,667^[10] (106th)
HDI (2022)	0.690^[11] medium (124th)
Currency	Surinamese dollar (SRD)
Time zone	UTC-3 (SRT)
Drives on	left
Calling code	+597
ISO 3166 code	SR
Internet TLD	.sr

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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