 Suriname
former: Netherlands Guiana, Dutch Guiana
Republic of Suriname / Republiek Suriname
Suriname is in Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean,
between French Guiana and
Guyana.
Time Zone: America Paramaribo (Suriname)
Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975. Five years later the
civilian government was replaced by a military regime that soon declared a
socialist republic.
It continued to rule through a succession of nominally civilian administrations
until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In
1990, the military overthrew the civilian government, but a democratically
elected government returned to power in 1991.
Geographic coordinates: 4 00 N, 56 00 W
border countries: Brazil 597 km, French Guiana 510 km, Guyana 600 km
Capital of Suriname: Paramaribo
Administrative divisions: 10 districts (distrikten, singular - distrikt);
Brokopondo, Commewijne, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo,
Saramacca, Sipaliwini, Wanica
Independence: 25 November 1975 (from Netherlands)
National holiday: Independence Day, 25 November (1975)
What is the International Telephone Dialling Code for
Suriname?
The International
Dialling Code for
Suriname is
597.
Suriname
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