Overview of Suriname

Suriname is well known for its cultural and ethnic diversity, abundant natural resources, and beautiful tropical rainforests. Here are some fast facts about Suriname. Learn more from the CIA Factbook or Online Encyclopedia Britannica.

Location: Northern South America

Bordering: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and the Atlantic Ocean

Size: 63,251 sq. miles (about the size of Georgia)

Climate: Tropical, average temperature 70°-90° F

Language: Dutch (official), Sranan, English and others

Capital: Paramaribo

Population: 524,000