Many beautiful wooden buildings from the time of Dutch colonisation can be found in old ... more
About 70% of the workforce in Surinam are engaged in services, 8.3% in manufacturing, 17% ... more
In northern Surinam lies the cultivated lowland coastal area where most of the population lives. ... more
The population of Surinam is one of the most ethnically varied in the world. It ... more
The three major religions in Surinam are Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. About 80% of the ... more
The cheapest way of getting around on the roads of the coastal area is by ... more
Surinam has an extensive educational system with free schooling compulsory until age 12. The Government ... more
The general animal fauna of Surinam comprises of monkeys, tapir, jaguars, wild pig, manatees, deer, ... more
Owing to the diverse ethnic mixture of the population, Surinamese cuisine is a variety of ... more
The climate of Surinam is tropical and moist. Daytime temperatures range from 28° to 32°C ... more
Football is the national sport of Surinam, but volleyball and cricket are also played. ... more
The roads in Paramaribo are usually paved, but not always well maintained. Large potholes are ... more
