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  1. britannica.com

    6 days agoSuriname - Dutch Colony, Independence, Multiculturalism: Native groups have inhabited Suriname for millennia. Among the larger of these historically were the Arawak and the Carib peoples. The Surinen (from whom the country's name derives) were also some of the area's earliest known inhabitants. By the 16th century, however, the Surinen either had been driven out by other Indian groups or ...
  2. link.springer.com

    Jan 1, 2025Suriname is located on the northern coast of South America between 2-6° North latitude and 54-59° West longitude. It is bounded in the north by the Atlantic Ocean, east by French Guiana, west by Guyana, and south by Brazil. Area, 163,820 sq. km. The last census took place in 2012, density, 3·9 per sq. km (2021).
  3. en.wikipedia.org

    Coastline of the Guianas. The first Europeans who came to Suriname were Spanish explorers and Dutch traders who visited the area along with other parts of South America's 'Wild Coast.' In 1613, a Dutch trading post near the village "Parmurbo" was in existence on the Suriname River, while in the same year the Spanish took over another Dutch trading post on the Corantijn River. [4]
  4. en.wikipedia.org

    Suriname (/ ˈ s ʊər ɪ n æ m,-n ɑː m / ⓘ SOOR-in-A(H)M, Dutch: [syːriˈnaːmə] ⓘ, Sranan Tongo:), officially the Republic of Suriname (Dutch: Republiek Suriname [reːpyˈblik syːriˈnaːmə]), is a country in northern South America, sometimes considered part of the Caribbean and the West Indies.It is a developing country with a medium level of human development; its economy is ...
  5. everyculture.com

    Suriname is in South America but is considered a Caribbean country. The total area is 63,250 square miles (163,820 square kilometers). ... R. A. J. van. Frontier Society: A Social Analysis of the History of Surinam , 1971. Meel, Peter. ... I have a school project on Suriname's culture and this article really helped me understand everything. The ...
  6. exploresurinamenature.com

    The country's rich history is reflected in the mix of ethnic groups in Suriname, each contributing to its cultural fabric. Indigenous tribes, Africans, Indians, Javanese, Chinese, and Europeans all have unique stories of arrival and adaptation. Over time, they've learned to live together, building a society that thrives on diversity.
  7. britannica.com

    6 days agoSuriname is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, by French Guiana to the east, by Brazil to the south, and by Guyana to the west. Suriname is involved in territorial disputes with both Guyana and French Guiana that are legacies of colonial rule. The dispute with Guyana centres on the New River Triangle, a 6,000-square-mile (15,600-square-km) area between two tributaries of the ...
  8. worldatlas.com

    The Culture Of Suriname A sculpture of an Indian god in Suriname. Located in South America's northeastern Atlantic coast, Suriname is the continent's smallest nation. Suriname houses a population of 597,927 individuals. The country has a highly diverse and dynamic culture that reflects influences of Asian, European, and African cultures. 6.
  9. countryreports.org

    4 days agoSuriname lies on the northeast coast of South America, bordered by French Guiana in the east, Brazil in the south, and by Guyana in the west. Most of the country's 220-mile shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean consists of mud flats and mangrove swamp. Parts of Suriname's boundaries with French Guiana and Guyana are in dispute.
  10. Oct 26, 2024The Cultural Landscape of Suriname. Suriname, situated on the northeast coast of South America, showcases a rich and diverse cultural landscape shaped by its Indigenous heritage, colonial history, African roots, and an influx of immigrant communities from across the globe.This unique blend of influences is intertwined with the country's lush natural environment, contributing to a vibrant and ...

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  1. History of Suriname

    The early history of Suriname dates from 3000 BCE when Native Americans first inhabited the area. The Dutch acquired Suriname from the English, and European settlement in any numbers dates from the 17th century, when it was a plantation colony utilizing slavery for sugar cultivation. With abolition in the late 19th century, planters sought labor from China, Madeira, India, and Indonesia, which was also colonized by the Dutch. Dutch is Suriname's official language. Owing to its diverse population, it has also developed a creole language, Sranan Tongo. Wikipedia

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