Formation
Nov 25, 1975
Suriname
Capital
Paramaribo
Population
612,985 (2021)
Suriname
About
A tropical country in northern South America bordered by French Guiana, Guyana and Brazil. It is one of the world's least densely populated countries. Its economy is dependent on natural resources like bauxite, gold, petroleum, and agricultural products.
Trivia
The capital city's historic centre is a UNESCO world heritage site. Brokopondo Reservoir is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Popular local dishes contain fruits such as coconuts and plantains and seafood like shrimp.
