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Suriname

Suriname is South America's smallest sovereign nation, home to vast tropical rainforest, with a culture shaped by Dutch colonial history and a striking mix of Indigenous, African, Indian, Javanese, and Chinese heritage.

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Capital: Paramaribo

Population: ~618,000

Government Type: Presidential republic

GDP: ~$3.7 billion

Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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