HousesMany beautiful wooden buildings from the time of Dutch colonisation can be found in old ... more JobsAbout 70% of the workforce in Surinam are engaged in services, 8.3% in manufacturing, 17% ... more NatureIn northern Surinam lies the cultivated lowland coastal area where most of the population lives. ... more PeopleThe population of Surinam is one of the most ethnically varied in the world. It ... more ReligionThe three major religions in Surinam are Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. About 80% of the ... more ShopsSurinam's only town, Paramaribo, offers no shopping malls or exclusive shops, but has markets, stalls ... more TransportationThe cheapest way of getting around on the roads of the coastal area is by ... more SchoolsSurinam has an extensive educational system with free schooling compulsory until age 12. The Government ... more AnimalsThe general animal fauna of Surinam comprises of monkeys, tapir, jaguars, wild pig, manatees, deer, ... more FoodOwing to the diverse ethnic mixture of the population, Surinamese cuisine is a variety of ... more ClimateThe climate of Surinam is tropical and moist. Daytime temperatures range from 28° to 32°C ... more GamesFootball is the national sport of Surinam, but volleyball and cricket are also played.
... more StreetsThe roads in Paramaribo are usually paved, but not always well maintained. Large potholes are ... more |
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