Suriname map and facts

Republic of Suriname · South America, South America. Capital: Paramaribo.

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Suriname in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital

Suriname in context

Suriname is home to about 616,500 people, 0.01% of the world's population, on 163,820 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 2 countries: Brazil, Guyana.

Closest in size in South America: compare Suriname and Uruguay. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.

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Suriname FAQ

What is the capital of Suriname?

The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.

What is the population of Suriname?

About 616,500 people (616,500), which ranks 167th of 197 countries.

How big is Suriname?

Suriname covers 163,820 km² (63,251 sq mi), the 90th-largest country by area.

What continent is Suriname in?

Suriname is in South America, in the South America subregion.

What countries border Suriname?

Suriname borders 2 countries: Brazil, Guyana.

What language is spoken in Suriname?

Official or national language: Dutch.

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