Suriname: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Suriname

Suriname is a country in South America. Its capital is Paramaribo. It covers about 163,820 km² (63,251 sq mi). The official language is Dutch. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Suriname at a glance

Official name
Republic of Suriname
Capital
Paramaribo
Region
South America (Americas)
Area
163,820 km² (63,251 sq mi)
Official language
Dutch
Currency
Surinamese dollar ($)
People
Surinamer
Calling code
+597
Internet domain
.sr
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.

Suriname is in South America, part of the Americas region.

Suriname uses the Surinamese dollar ($).

The official language of Suriname is Dutch.

Suriname borders Brazil, French Guiana and Guyana.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).