Suriname: practical facts for placing Paramaribo and planning your trip
Suriname is in northern South America, and its capital is Paramaribo. Dutch and the Surinamese dollar help put the country in context; practical travel details need up-to-date verification.
Where the country and its capital are
Suriname is in South America, and its capital is Paramaribo. The capital is a useful starting point for orientation, but these facts alone do not describe distances within the country or provide enough information to plan a route. If your plans include travel beyond Paramaribo, consult specific, current information for each journey.
Dutch and the Surinamese dollar
Dutch is a language used in the country. The currency is the Surinamese dollar (SRD). Before you leave, confirm current payment and exchange arrangements with financial sources or local providers.
What to check before finalising your plans
The information available does not establish current flights, routes, fares, timetables, accommodation or entry requirements. Check each with the relevant source and close to your travel date; an airport listing is not proof that flights or services are currently operating. This guide offers an initial orientation to the country, not a substitute for practical trip planning.
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References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.
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ParamariboLicence: Datos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
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Paramaribo, Centrum, Paramaribo, SurinameLicence: ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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Paramaribo, SurinameLicence: ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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SurinameLicence: CC BY-SA 3.0 DBpedia
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SurinamLicence: CC BY-SA 3.0 DBpedia
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Zorg en Hoop AirportLicence: ODbL 1.0 (base de datos) / DbCL 1.0 (contenidos) Zorg en Hoop Airport · OpenFlights · ODbL 1.0
