Suriname
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo. Suriname is in South America.
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Continent
- South America
- Area
- 163,820 km²
- Population
- 563,402 (2017, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- Dutch
- Currency
- Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
- Neighbours
- Brazil, Guyana
- Landlocked
- No
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Provinces of Suriname
Suriname has 10 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brokopondo District | Brokopondo | 8,340 | 7,364 |
| Commewijne District | Nieuw Amsterdam | 2,353 | |
| Coronie District | Totness | 3,902 | |
| Marowijne District | Albina | 18,294 | 4,627 |
| Nickerie District | Nieuw Nickerie | 5,353 | |
| Para District | Onverwacht | 5,393 | |
| Paramaribo District | Paramaribo | 242,946 | 182 |
| Saramacca District | Groningen | 3,636 | |
| Sipaliwini District | 37,065 | 130,567 | |
| Wanica District | Lelydorp | 443 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
Which continent is Suriname in?
Suriname is in South America.
How big is Suriname?
Suriname covers 163,820 km². It is number 90 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of Suriname?
Wikidata lists the population of Suriname as 563,402 (2017).
How many provinces does Suriname have?
Suriname has 10 first-level administrative divisions, including Brokopondo District, Commewijne District, and Coronie District.
Which countries border Suriname?
Suriname shares land borders with Brazil and Guyana.