What is the capital of Suriname?

The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.

What continent is Suriname in?

Suriname is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.

What is the population of Suriname?

Suriname has a population of roughly 575,991 people, across a land area of 163,820 km².

What language is spoken in Suriname?

The main language of Suriname is Dutch.

Which countries border Suriname?

Suriname shares a land border with 2 countries: Brazil and Guyana.

Suriname

Republic of Suriname

Suriname is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Paramaribo, home to roughly 575,991 people across 163,820 km² of land.

Where is Suriname?

Suriname is in South America, South America, bordering Brazil, Guyana. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Paramaribo
Continent: South America
Subregion: South America
Population: 575,991
Land area: 163,820 km²
ISO codes: SR / SUR
Languages: Dutch
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Surinamese dollar (SRD)
Calling code: +597
Internet domain: .sr

How Suriname compares

Suriname ranks 164th of 194 countries on this site by population and 90th by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In South America it ranks 12th of 12 by population and 12th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Suriname: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Suriname flag breaks down as 40% green, 36.7% red, 20% white and 3.3% yellow.

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Did you know?

Paramaribo's wooden Dutch colonial buildings earned the old town UNESCO recognition.
Maroon communities in the interior descend from Africans who escaped slavery and built free societies.
Hindustani and Javanese temples and festivals reflect waves of indentured labor after emancipation.
The interior rainforest is among the most pristine on Earth, threaded by rivers rather than highways.
Koto dresses — elaborate ceremonial robes — are worn during Surinamese Hindu festivals.

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Suriname: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Suriname?: The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
What continent is Suriname in?: Suriname is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.
What is the population of Suriname?: Suriname has a population of roughly 575,991 people, across a land area of 163,820 km².
What language is spoken in Suriname?: The main language of Suriname is Dutch.
Which countries border Suriname?: Suriname shares a land border with 2 countries: Brazil and Guyana.

Practice with geography games

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