Suriname

Country Suriname
Capital Paramaribo
Continent South America
Currency Surinamese dollar(SRD)
Languages Dutch, Sranan, Tongo, Creole, Caribbean Hindustani & Javanese

Paramaribo

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First explored by the Spaniards in the 16th century and then settled by the English in the mid-17th century, Suriname became a Dutch colony in 1667. With the abolition of slavery in 1863, workers were brought in from India and Java. 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 exert control through a succession of nominally civilian administrations until 1987, when international pressure finally forced a democratic election. In 1990, the military overthrew the civilian leadership, but a democratically elected government - a four-party New Front coalition - returned to power in 1991 and has ruled since; the coalition expanded to eight parties in 2005.

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Suriname - Wikipedia
Suriname - CIA World Fact Book
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Under SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector - - NEWS ON AIRUnder SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector -  NEWS ON AIR

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Suriname plans to turn tables with Dutch-born players in bid for World Cup glory - RFISuriname plans to turn tables with Dutch-born players in bid for World Cup glory  RFI

Suriname elects new government to steer oil windfall - Times of IndiaSuriname elects new government to steer oil windfall  Times of India

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Oil riches are on the horizon as Suriname chooses its next government - Al JazeeraOil riches are on the horizon as Suriname chooses its next government  Al Jazeera

Suriname’s chaotic democracy just chose its first woman president - The EconomistSuriname’s chaotic democracy just chose its first woman president  The Economist

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Alonso Martínez's clinical finish helps Costa Rica strike first vs. Suriname - FOX SportsAlonso Martínez's clinical finish helps Costa Rica strike first vs. Suriname  FOX Sports

Suriname - Bauxite, Agriculture, Mining - BritannicaSuriname - Bauxite, Agriculture, Mining  Britannica

India sends $1 million worth machinery to Suriname to boost Passion fruit industry - - NEWS ON AIRIndia sends $1 million worth machinery to Suriname to boost Passion fruit industry -  NEWS ON AIR

Gyrano Kerk's towering header helps Suriname trim deficit vs. Costa Rica - FOX SportsGyrano Kerk's towering header helps Suriname trim deficit vs. Costa Rica  FOX Sports

Manfred Ugalde's superb penalty finish seals Costa Rica's victory over Suriname - FOX SportsManfred Ugalde's superb penalty finish seals Costa Rica's victory over Suriname  FOX Sports

Shaquille Pinas scores on PK after handball by Costa Rica, giving Suriname 3-2 lead - FOX SportsShaquille Pinas scores on PK after handball by Costa Rica, giving Suriname 3-2 lead  FOX Sports

Suriname's Gyrano Kerk links up with Richonell Margaret to tie game vs. Costa Rica - FOX SportsSuriname's Gyrano Kerk links up with Richonell Margaret to tie game vs. Costa Rica  FOX Sports

GranMorgu in Suriname: An Oil Project in Line with TotalEnergies’ Transition Strategy - TotalEnergies.comGranMorgu in Suriname: An Oil Project in Line with TotalEnergies’ Transition Strategy  TotalEnergies.com

Costa Rica vs. Suriname Concacaf Gold Cup Highlights | FOX Soccer - FOX SportsCosta Rica vs. Suriname Concacaf Gold Cup Highlights | FOX Soccer  FOX Sports

Where to watch Costa Rica vs Suriname live in the USA: 2025 Gold Cup - bolavip.comWhere to watch Costa Rica vs Suriname live in the USA: 2025 Gold Cup  bolavip.com

With eye on oil wealth Suriname parties enter coalition talks - France 24With eye on oil wealth Suriname parties enter coalition talks  France 24

Manfred Ugalde scores PK in 19' to give Costa Rica a 2-0 lead over Suriname - FOX SportsManfred Ugalde scores PK in 19' to give Costa Rica a 2-0 lead over Suriname  FOX Sports

A Killer Within Easy Reach - The New York TimesA Killer Within Easy Reach  The New York Times

Afreximbank acts as global coordinator and mandated lead arranger for $1.6bn facility for Suriname’s Staatsolie - ZAWYAAfreximbank acts as global coordinator and mandated lead arranger for $1.6bn facility for Suriname’s Staatsolie  ZAWYA

What’s at stake for the environment in Suriname’s upcoming elections? - MongabayWhat’s at stake for the environment in Suriname’s upcoming elections?  Mongabay

Suriname - General DebateSuriname  General Debate

Suriname's ruling party, opposition nearly tied in parliamentary election - ReutersSuriname's ruling party, opposition nearly tied in parliamentary election  Reuters

Suriname’s New President Seen Staying Course on Oil-Driven Boom - BloombergSuriname’s New President Seen Staying Course on Oil-Driven Boom  Bloomberg

‘We are crying for rain’: Suriname’s villages go hungry as drought bites - The Guardian‘We are crying for rain’: Suriname’s villages go hungry as drought bites  The Guardian

SBM Offshore's Suriname-bound FPSO for TotalEnergies $12.2B oil project starts taking shape - Offshore EnergySBM Offshore's Suriname-bound FPSO for TotalEnergies $12.2B oil project starts taking shape  Offshore Energy

Neck-and-neck elections in Suriname to pick new president to steer oil riches - Upstream OnlineNeck-and-neck elections in Suriname to pick new president to steer oil riches  Upstream Online

A woman’s burden? A historic change in Suriname’s presidency - Global VoicesA woman’s burden? A historic change in Suriname’s presidency  Global Voices

Costa Rica stun Suriname with added time penalty on a night of passion - Inside World FootballCosta Rica stun Suriname with added time penalty on a night of passion  Inside World Football

A new coalition challenges Suriname’s president after a close election - AP NewsA new coalition challenges Suriname’s president after a close election  AP News

Suriname v Panama | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier - ICCSuriname v Panama | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier  ICC

Indian-origin leader Adhin set to play key role as Suriname votes for historic change - The Assam TribuneIndian-origin leader Adhin set to play key role as Suriname votes for historic change  The Assam Tribune

Suriname votes in parliamentary elections - France 24Suriname votes in parliamentary elections  France 24

UNICEF and Government of Suriname Advance Disability Inclusion - UnicefUNICEF and Government of Suriname Advance Disability Inclusion  Unicef

Seeking to change its fortunes, oil-rich Suriname votes - France 24Seeking to change its fortunes, oil-rich Suriname votes  France 24

Plans for bauxite mine in Suriname reignite Indigenous land rights debate - MongabayPlans for bauxite mine in Suriname reignite Indigenous land rights debate  Mongabay

ILO and Suriname's Minister of Labour discuss Just Transition progress - International Labour OrganizationILO and Suriname's Minister of Labour discuss Just Transition progress  International Labour Organization

Argentina v Suriname | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier - ICCArgentina v Suriname | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier  ICC

Catch Up with Highlights - FOX SportsCatch Up with Highlights  FOX Sports

Gold Cup 2025: How to Watch Costa Rica vs Suriname for Free - CybernewsGold Cup 2025: How to Watch Costa Rica vs Suriname for Free  Cybernews

Guyana and Suriname could provide 12 mmtpa of cost-competitive LNG in the 2030s - Wood MackenzieGuyana and Suriname could provide 12 mmtpa of cost-competitive LNG in the 2030s  Wood Mackenzie

Bribery scandal casts shadow over Suriname government formation - caribbeanlife.comBribery scandal casts shadow over Suriname government formation  caribbeanlife.com

Suriname becomes the 175th member of the World Bank’s International Development Association - World BankSuriname becomes the 175th member of the World Bank’s International Development Association  World Bank

Suriname becomes the 67th country to ratify Convention No. 102 - International Labour OrganizationSuriname becomes the 67th country to ratify Convention No. 102  International Labour Organization

EU bans all air carriers from Tanzania and Suriname over oversight shortcomings - EunewsEU bans all air carriers from Tanzania and Suriname over oversight shortcomings  Eunews

Preview: Costa Rica vs Suriname - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Costa Rica vs Suriname - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Costa Rica wins back-and-forth offensive battle over Suriname - The Sporting TribuneCosta Rica wins back-and-forth offensive battle over Suriname  The Sporting Tribune

Land rights bill in Suriname sparks outrage in Indigenous communities - MongabayLand rights bill in Suriname sparks outrage in Indigenous communities  Mongabay

What's at Stake in Suriname Following Its General Election? - AS/COAWhat's at Stake in Suriname Following Its General Election?  AS/COA

Wison lands work on FLNG destined for Petronas’ field off Suriname - Offshore EnergyWison lands work on FLNG destined for Petronas’ field off Suriname  Offshore Energy

Why Suriname Matters: South America’s Overlooked Strategic Geography - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesWhy Suriname Matters: South America’s Overlooked Strategic Geography  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

India Sends 425 Tonnes Of Food Aid To Suriname For Social Welfare Program - NDTV ProfitIndia Sends 425 Tonnes Of Food Aid To Suriname For Social Welfare Program  NDTV Profit

Suriname v Bermuda | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier - ICCSuriname v Bermuda | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier  ICC

Suriname v Belize | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier - ICCSuriname v Belize | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier  ICC

Josimar Alcócer converts on a beautiful finish to help Costa Rica tie game vs. Suriname - FOX SportsJosimar Alcócer converts on a beautiful finish to help Costa Rica tie game vs. Suriname  FOX Sports

Suriname and Guatemala advance to Final Round of Qualifiers - ConcacafSuriname and Guatemala advance to Final Round of Qualifiers  Concacaf

Deadly air crash - caribbeanlife.comDeadly air crash  caribbeanlife.com

Voters in Suriname to choose government to helm predicted oil boom - ReutersVoters in Suriname to choose government to helm predicted oil boom  Reuters

Costa Rica and Suriname meet again at Gold Cup - ConcacafCosta Rica and Suriname meet again at Gold Cup  Concacaf

Suriname: Technical Assistance Report; Financial Stability, Monetary Policy, and Central Bank Communication - International Monetary FundSuriname: Technical Assistance Report; Financial Stability, Monetary Policy, and Central Bank Communication  International Monetary Fund

El Salvador vs Suriname Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF) - The Stats ZoneEl Salvador vs Suriname Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONCACAF)  The Stats Zone

India sends 425 MT of foograins, edible items for Suriname's Social Welfare Programme - ANI NewsIndia sends 425 MT of foograins, edible items for Suriname's Social Welfare Programme  ANI News

Noble wins Petronas contract for work offshore Suriname - Offshore MagazineNoble wins Petronas contract for work offshore Suriname  Offshore Magazine

Haryana man spent Rs 50 lakh to reach US via Dubai, Suriname; caught within 5 minutes - The Indian ExpressHaryana man spent Rs 50 lakh to reach US via Dubai, Suriname; caught within 5 minutes  The Indian Express

SLB expands its presence in Suriname with new office opening - SLBSLB expands its presence in Suriname with new office opening  SLB

Voters in Suriname to choose government to helm predicted oil boom - ThePrintVoters in Suriname to choose government to helm predicted oil boom  ThePrint

Suriname set for exploration boost as Guyana focus benefits coastal neighbor - Rystad EnergySuriname set for exploration boost as Guyana focus benefits coastal neighbor  Rystad Energy

Costa Rica sinks Suriname on late PK in Gold Cup - DeadspinCosta Rica sinks Suriname on late PK in Gold Cup  Deadspin

Suriname’s 2025 exploration wells targeting 900 million boe of resources – Wood Mac - Brazil Energy InsightSuriname’s 2025 exploration wells targeting 900 million boe of resources – Wood Mac  Brazil Energy Insight

In a first, Ordnance Clothing Factory Avadi set to export military attire to Suriname - The New Indian ExpressIn a first, Ordnance Clothing Factory Avadi set to export military attire to Suriname  The New Indian Express

Suriname ex-dictator and fugitive Desi Bouterse dead at 79 - Times of IndiaSuriname ex-dictator and fugitive Desi Bouterse dead at 79  Times of India

Suriname forms new coalition - caribbeanlife.comSuriname forms new coalition  caribbeanlife.com

Shell books Stena drillship for Suriname campaign - Offshore EnergyShell books Stena drillship for Suriname campaign  Offshore Energy

Suriname president vows oil bonanza won't hit carbon-negative status - France 24Suriname president vows oil bonanza won't hit carbon-negative status  France 24

Suriname Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteSuriname Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

TotalEnergies awards FPSO, subsea contracts for GranMorgu project offshore Suriname - Offshore MagazineTotalEnergies awards FPSO, subsea contracts for GranMorgu project offshore Suriname  Offshore Magazine

Watch Costa Rica v Suriname Live - Kayo SportsWatch Costa Rica v Suriname Live  Kayo Sports

Soccer: Concacaf Gold Cup-Group Stage-Suriname at Costa Rica - Henry HeraldSoccer: Concacaf Gold Cup-Group Stage-Suriname at Costa Rica  Henry Herald

LatAm Insights: Gran Morgu FID holds promise for Suriname’s deepwater ambitions - Rystad EnergyLatAm Insights: Gran Morgu FID holds promise for Suriname’s deepwater ambitions  Rystad Energy

Suriname: National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment - A data-driven tool for assessing risk and building lasting resilience [EN/NL] - ReliefWebSuriname: National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment - A data-driven tool for assessing risk and building lasting resilience [EN/NL]  ReliefWeb

Vaessen on Suriname duty: “Nice to get away from the Netherlands for a while” - Yahoo SportsVaessen on Suriname duty: “Nice to get away from the Netherlands for a while”  Yahoo Sports

Desi Bouterse, Suriname’s fugitive former president, dies at 79 - Al JazeeraDesi Bouterse, Suriname’s fugitive former president, dies at 79  Al Jazeera

Suicide prevention in Suriname: strengthening multisectoral collaboration - World Health Organization (WHO)Suicide prevention in Suriname: strengthening multisectoral collaboration  World Health Organization (WHO)

Suriname poised for cash inflow from newly discovered oil - France 24Suriname poised for cash inflow from newly discovered oil  France 24

India sends USD 1 million worth of machinery to Suriname to boost passion fruit industry - The TribuneIndia sends USD 1 million worth of machinery to Suriname to boost passion fruit industry  The Tribune

Japan-Suriname Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Suriname Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Suriname’s Growing Clout - Foreign PolicySuriname’s Growing Clout  Foreign Policy

Suriname and Tanzania’s Airlines Now Banned from European Airspace: A Game-Changer for Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldSuriname and Tanzania’s Airlines Now Banned from European Airspace: A Game-Changer for Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Promoting biodiversity net gain in north-eastern Suriname - IUCNPromoting biodiversity net gain in north-eastern Suriname  IUCN

Suriname advances national disaster risk reduction strategy to ensure alignment with its national adaptation plan - UNDRRSuriname advances national disaster risk reduction strategy to ensure alignment with its national adaptation plan  UNDRR

Preview: El Salvador vs Suriname - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: El Salvador vs Suriname - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

2025 Concacaf Gold Cup: Group A Preview - Stars and Stripes FC2025 Concacaf Gold Cup: Group A Preview  Stars and Stripes FC

FAO and Suriname sign strategic agreement to address hunger and accomplish the 2030 Agenda - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and Suriname sign strategic agreement to address hunger and accomplish the 2030 Agenda  Food and Agriculture Organization