Suriname, South America
This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 19 May 2025.
Image of Paramaribo, capital city of Suriname
Suriname is a South American country with diverse cultural heritage, extensive rainforest biodiversity, strategic mineral resources, and strong eco-tourism potential.
Suriname in one word would be “Maroons,” meaning runaway descendants.
Suriname Flag
Suriname armorial
Suriname is a country located in the South America sub‑region of the Americas continent, member of CARICOM.
Easy learning about Suriname |
The capital city of Suriname is Paramaribo.
| Suriname is located in | South America Americas Continent |
| Member of | CARICOM |
| Suriname has a population of | 628,886 inhabitants within a total area of 163,270 Km2 (101,451 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | Suriname HDI ranks in position nº 114 worldwide HDI of 0.722 (0.4 to 1) (2023 data from UNDP) |
| Suriname’s passport | allows visa-free entry to 79 countries Suriname passport ranks 62nd in the world (2025 HP Index data) |
| Suriname GDP per capita is | $6,858 USD (2025 estimated data from IMF) |
| Suriname ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Suriname EPI (English Proficiency Index) | is classified as High proficiency has a score of 563 ranks 27th worldwide (2024 data from EPI) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 4° 00' N, 56° 00' W Open in Google Maps |
| Neighbouring countries | Guyana, Brazil, French Guiana. |
| Suriname Climate | tropical; moderated by trade winds |
| Most predominant religion | Protestant (includes Evangelical, Moravian, Reformed, Lutheran), |
| Second most predominant religion | Hindu, |
| Currency name & code | Dollar (SRD) |
| Internet ccTLD | .sr |
| Suriname calling code | +597 |
Suriname administrative divisions
10 districts (distrikten)- Brokopondo
- Commewijne
- Coronie
- Marowijne
- Nickerie
- Para
- Paramaribo
- Saramacca
- Sipaliwini
- Wanica
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