Geography
Suriname is in South America, South America. Its listed coordinates are 4, -56; it has Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana.
Neighboring countries: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana
South America
Suriname
Suriname is a country in South America. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 616.5 thousand
- Area
- 163,820 km²
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar (SRD)
- Official language
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +597
- Internet TLD
- .sr
- Time zone
- UTC-03:00
Suriname map preview: 4.00, -56.00
People and Culture
Suriname uses Dutch in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Suriname varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Suriname is recorded with the official name Republic of Suriname. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Paramaribo
- South America cultural and historic sites
- South America map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Paramaribo
- Time zone data: UTC-03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Suriname is grouped under South America.
- Suriname has a listed area of 163,820 km².
- Suriname is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Suriname
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
What continent is Suriname in?
Suriname is in South America.
What currency does Suriname use?
Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar.
What language is spoken in Suriname?
Dutch is listed for Suriname in this database.