Suriname
Republic of Suriname
Region
Americas • South America
Capital
Paramaribo
The flag of Suriname is composed of five horizontal bands of green, white, red, white and green in the ratio of 2:1:4:1:2. A large five-pointed yellow star is centered in the red band.
About Suriname
Suriname is a country located in Americas, specifically in the South America region. Its capital city is Paramaribo. With a population of 586,634, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 163,820 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 3.58 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Suriname is Dutch, .
The currency used in Suriname is the Surinamese dollar ($), .
Suriname is a member of the United Nations.
In Suriname, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC-03:00 time zone.
Suriname shares its borders with 3 countries: Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Paramaribo
- Continent: South America
- Native Name: Suriname
- Demonym: Surinamer
- Top Level Domain: .sr
- Calling Code: +597
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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