Republic of Suriname
Republiek Suriname
(Dutch)
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Motto: Justitia – Pietas – Fides (Latin) Gerechtigheid – Vroomheid – Vertrouwen (Dutch) "Justice – Piety – Trust" |
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Anthem: God zij met ons Suriname (Dutch) "God be with our Suriname" |
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Capital
and largest city
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Paramaribo 5°50′N 55°10′W / 5.833°N 55.167°W / 5.833; -55.167 |
Official languages | Dutch |
Recognised regional languages | |
Other languages | |
Ethnic groups |
|
Religion
(2012)
[7]
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Demonym(s) | Surinamese |
Government | Unitary assembly-independent republic |
Chan Santokhi | |
Ronnie Brunswijk | |
Marinus Bee | |
Iwan Rasoelbaks (acting) | |
Legislature | National Assembly |
Independence
from the
Netherlands
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15 December 1954 | |
•
Independence from the
Kingdom of the Netherlands
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25 November 1975 |
Area | |
• Total
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163,820[8][5][6] km2 (63,250 sq mi) (90th) |
• Water (%)
|
1.1 |
Population | |
• 2022 estimate
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632,638[8][9] (170th) |
• Density
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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 |
Republic of Suriname
Republiek Suriname
(Dutch)
|
|
---|---|
Motto: Justitia – Pietas – Fides (Latin) Gerechtigheid – Vroomheid – Vertrouwen (Dutch) "Justice – Piety – Trust" |
|
Anthem: God zij met ons Suriname (Dutch) "God be with our Suriname" |
|
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 | |
Other languages | |
Ethnic groups |
|
Religion
(2012)
[7]
|
|
Demonym(s) | Surinamese |
Government | Unitary assembly-independent republic |
Chan Santokhi | |
Ronnie Brunswijk | |
Marinus Bee | |
Iwan Rasoelbaks (acting) | |
Legislature | National Assembly |
Independence
from 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 |