Suriname Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Suriname (ISO: SR) and the capital city, Paramaribo. This page enables you to explore Suriname and its land boundaries in total: 1,907 km. You may also view the border countries of Suriname (total: 3, Brazil 515 km, French Guiana 556 km, Guyana 836 km with its area of total: 163,820 sq km; land: 156,000 sq km, water: 7,820 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Suriname Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Suriname including Paramaribo, the capital city of Suriname |
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| Name of the country: | Suriname | Capital city: | Paramaribo |
| Geographical coordinates of Suriname: | 4 00 N, 56 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Paramaribo: | 5 50 N 55 10 W |
| Location of Suriname: | Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana | Continent / area: | South America |
| The area of Suriname: | total: 163,820 sq km; land: 156,000 sq km, water: 7,820 sq km | Area comparative of Suriname: | slightly larger than Georgia |
| The elevation data of Suriname: | mean elevation: 246 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: unnamed location in the coastal plain -2 m, highest point: Juliana Top 1,230 m | The climate of Suriname: | tropical: moderated by trade winds |
| Land use of Suriname: | agricultural land: 0.5%; arable land 0.4%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 0.1%; forest: 94.6%; other: 4.9% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 570 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Suriname: | smallest independent country on South American continent; mostly tropical rain forest; great diversity of flora and fauna that, for the most part, is increasingly threatened by new development; relatively small population, mostly along the coast | The terrain of Suriname: | mostly rolling hills; narrow coastal plain with swamps |
| Land boundaries of Suriname: | total: 1,907 km | Borders countries of Suriname: | Brazil 515 km, French Guiana 556 km, Guyana 836 km |
| Maritime claims of Suriname: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Suriname
Are you traveling to Suriname? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in South America, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana.
Did you know that the legal system of Suriname is civil law system influenced by Dutch civil law; note – the Commissie Nieuw Surinaamse Burgerlijk Wetboek completed drafting a new civil code in February 2009?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Suriname, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 4,304 km, paved: 1,130 km, unpaved: 3,174 km (2003)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: PARAMARIBO (capital) 234,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 66% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Suriname: 585,824 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.05% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Dutch (official language), English (widely spoken), Sranang Tongo (Surinamese, sometimes called Taki-Taki, is native language of Creoles and much of the younger population and is lingua franca among others), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Javanese. These days, Suriname has to face a net migration rate of 0.6 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Suriname nowadays; Hindustani (also known locally as “East Indians”; their ancestors emigrated from northern India in the latter part of the 19th century) 37%, Creole (mixed white and black) 31%, Javanese 15%, “Maroons” (their African ancestors were brought to the country in the 17th and 18th centuries as slaves and escaped to the interior) 10%, Amerindian 2%, Chinese 2%, white 1%, other 2%.
The right to vote in Suriname can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Suriname. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Suriname for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Suriname are: Independence Day, 25 November (1975).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Suriname, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Paramaribo and/or Suriname?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Suriname, the population has to face a death rate of 6.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Suriname
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Suriname. Here they are: Dutch (official language), English (widely spoken), Sranang Tongo (Surinamese, sometimes called Taki-Taki, is native language of Creoles and much of the younger population and is lingua franca among others), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Javanese.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .sr
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: moderated by trade winds.
Its capital city is Paramaribo, where the local time zone is UTC-3, which is 2 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Paramaribo: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Suriname; mean elevation: 246 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: unnamed location in the coastal plain -2 m, highest point: Juliana Top 1,230 m. The length of its total coastline are: 386 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,907 km.
Current environmental issues in Suriname; deforestation as timber is cut for export; pollution of inland waterways by small-scale mining activities.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 55 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Suriname all together with 1,200 km (most navigable by ships with drafts up to 7 m) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 4,304 km, paved: 1,130 km, unpaved: 3,174 km (2003).
Background of Suriname
Like every nation, Suriname also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; 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 1667. With the abolition of African slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. The Netherlands granted the colony independence in 1975. Five years later the civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a socialist republic. It continued to exert control through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In 1990, the military overthrew the civilian leadership, but a democratically elected government – a four-party coalition – returned to power in 1991. The coalition expanded to eight parties in 2005 and ruled until August 2010, when voters returned former military leader Desire BOUTERSE and his opposition coalition to power. President BOUTERSE was reelected unopposed in 2015. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
