Suriname Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Suriname |
Common Name | Suriname – /ˌsəɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ |
Nationality | Surinamer(s) – noun, Surinamese – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1975 (from Netherlands) |
Administrative Divisions | 10 districts |
Total Population | 639,759 (#170) with 66.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Paramaribo (capital city) |
Major Languages | Dutch (official), English (widely spoken), Sranang Tongo, Caribbean Hindustani, Javanese |
Electricity Access | 98.8% of total population |
Internet Access | 66% of total population |
Currency | Surinamese Dollars (SRD) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $9.1 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $14,800 (#108) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 163,820 sq km / 63,251 sq mi (#92) with 4.8% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – South America |
Bordering Countries | Brazil, Guyana |
Bordering Water Bodies | North Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “God Be With Our Suriname”