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Suriname — silhouette, capital and facts
Suriname is in South America and its capital is Paramaribo. With about 620 thousand people and 163,820 km², it ranks 90th in area and 165th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Suriname, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 620 thousand
- Area
- 163,820 km²
- Language
- Dutch
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar
- Flag colors
- green, white, red, yellow
Borders
Suriname shares a land border with 3 countries: Guyana, Brazil, French Guiana.
Fun facts about Suriname
- Almost all of Suriname's territory is covered by rainforest.
- The official language is Dutch, but Sranan Tongo is the lingua franca spoken among its many peoples.
- In the historic center of Paramaribo, a World Heritage Site, a mosque and a synagogue stand side by side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
Which continent is Suriname in?
Suriname is in South America.
Which countries border Suriname?
Suriname shares a land border with 3 countries: Guyana, Brazil, French Guiana.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Suriname?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Suriname is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Suriname?
Almost all of Suriname's territory is covered by rainforest. The official language is Dutch, but Sranan Tongo is the lingua franca spoken among its many peoples. In the historic center of Paramaribo, a World Heritage Site, a mosque and a synagogue stand side by side.
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