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Houses

Many beautiful wooden buildings from the time of Dutch colonisation can be found in old ... more

Jobs

About 70% of the workforce in Surinam are engaged in services, 8.3% in manufacturing, 17% ... more

Nature

In northern Surinam lies the cultivated lowland coastal area where most of the population lives. ... more

People

The population of Surinam is one of the most ethnically varied in the world. It ... more

Religion

The three major religions in Surinam are Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. About 80% of the ... more

Shops

Surinam's only town, Paramaribo, offers no shopping malls or exclusive shops, but has markets, stalls ... more

Transportation

The cheapest way of getting around on the roads of the coastal area is by ... more

Schools

Surinam has an extensive educational system with free schooling compulsory until age 12. The Government ... more

Animals

The general animal fauna of Surinam comprises of monkeys, tapir, jaguars, wild pig, manatees, deer, ... more

Food

Owing to the diverse ethnic mixture of the population, Surinamese cuisine is a variety of ... more

Climate

The climate of Surinam is tropical and moist. Daytime temperatures range from 28° to 32°C ... more

Streets

The roads in Paramaribo are usually paved, but not always well maintained. Large potholes are ... more