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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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

Why Suriname’s Forests Matter - Global CitizenWhy Suriname’s Forests Matter  Global Citizen

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Girls in Suriname at STEM Her Way - UNESCOBreaking Barriers: Empowering Girls in Suriname at STEM Her Way  UNESCO

Suriname stun El Salvador, allege racist chants in World Cup qualifying - The Times of IndiaSuriname stun El Salvador, allege racist chants in World Cup qualifying  The Times of India

South American Country Suriname’s Original Name Was Shriram, Says Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav - Free Press JournalSouth American Country Suriname’s Original Name Was Shriram, Says Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav  Free Press Journal

Jennifer Simons elected Suriname’s 1st woman President after historic coalition deal - NewsonairJennifer Simons elected Suriname’s 1st woman President after historic coalition deal  Newsonair

State-controlled company plans 3D seismic survey offshore Suriname - Upstream OnlineState-controlled company plans 3D seismic survey offshore Suriname  Upstream Online

Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)Suriname certified malaria-free by WHO  World Health Organization (WHO)

Suriname Stuns El Salvador In 2026 World Cup Qualifying - NDTV SportsSuriname Stuns El Salvador In 2026 World Cup Qualifying  NDTV Sports

Send a Message: Support Suriname’s Forest Leadership - Global CitizenSend a Message: Support Suriname’s Forest Leadership  Global Citizen

‘Every day I see land disappear’: Suriname’s battle to keep sea at bay - Al Jazeera‘Every day I see land disappear’: Suriname’s battle to keep sea at bay  Al Jazeera

Suriname shock El Salvador in qualifiers, ends 57-year wait for victory. Check full list of teams qualifie - The Economic TimesSuriname shock El Salvador in qualifiers, ends 57-year wait for victory. Check full list of teams qualifie  The Economic Times

Suriname: Geerlings-Simons became Suriname’s first female president as the country stands on the brink of an oil boom - CredendoSuriname: Geerlings-Simons became Suriname’s first female president as the country stands on the brink of an oil boom  Credendo

FIFA Probes El Salvador Over Fan Racism in Suriname World Cup Qualifier - The Tico TimesFIFA Probes El Salvador Over Fan Racism in Suriname World Cup Qualifier  The Tico Times

Suriname: Technical Assistance Report-Liquidity Forecasting and Participation in Money Market Operations - International Monetary FundSuriname: Technical Assistance Report-Liquidity Forecasting and Participation in Money Market Operations  International Monetary Fund

Suriname makes big leap in latest Concacaf Men’s National Team Rankings - ConcacafSuriname makes big leap in latest Concacaf Men’s National Team Rankings  Concacaf

Under SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector - NewsonairUnder SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector  Newsonair

Breaking Barriers - UNESCO - UNESCOBreaking Barriers - UNESCO  UNESCO

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

Breaking Barriers - UNESCO - UNESCOBreaking Barriers - UNESCO  UNESCO

India sends $1 million worth machinery to Suriname to boost Passion fruit industry - NewsonairIndia sends $1 million worth machinery to Suriname to boost Passion fruit industry  Newsonair

Suriname: TotalEnergies acquires 25% interest in Block 53 - TotalEnergies.comSuriname: TotalEnergies acquires 25% interest in Block 53  TotalEnergies.com

Petronas Plans Fourth Well Drilling Op off Suriname for Early 2026 - Offshore Engineer MagazinePetronas Plans Fourth Well Drilling Op off Suriname for Early 2026  Offshore Engineer Magazine

Suriname poised for cash inflow from newly discovered oil - The Times of IndiaSuriname poised for cash inflow from newly discovered oil  The Times of India

Costa Rica edge Suriname with stoppage-time penalty in Gold Cup thriller - The Economic TimesCosta Rica edge Suriname with stoppage-time penalty in Gold Cup thriller  The Economic Times

Suriname’s Election - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Suriname’s Election  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

UP eyes global collaboration opportunities in Suriname - The Times of IndiaUP eyes global collaboration opportunities in Suriname  The Times of India

Hess to exit Suriname offshore oil block after partners leave over drilling risks - ReutersHess to exit Suriname offshore oil block after partners leave over drilling risks  Reuters

Suriname - INSIGHTS IASSuriname  INSIGHTS IAS

Surinames National Assembly newly-elected chairman Ashwin Adhin takes oath in Sanskrit - Tribune IndiaSurinames National Assembly newly-elected chairman Ashwin Adhin takes oath in Sanskrit  Tribune India

‘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

Suriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty | Politics News - Al JazeeraSuriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty | Politics News  Al Jazeera

TotalEnergies buys 25% stake in offshore Suriname to expand $10.5 billion development - ReutersTotalEnergies buys 25% stake in offshore Suriname to expand $10.5 billion development  Reuters

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 president vows oil bonanza won't hit carbon-negative status - The Times of IndiaSuriname president vows oil bonanza won't hit carbon-negative status  The Times of India

Suriname makes big leap in latest Concacaf Men’s National Team Rankings - OneFootballSuriname makes big leap in latest Concacaf Men’s National Team Rankings  OneFootball

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

Suriname expected to elect first female president amid discovery of oil reserves - The GuardianSuriname expected to elect first female president amid discovery of oil reserves  The Guardian

El Salvador defends Group A lead against Suriname - ConcacafEl Salvador defends Group A lead against Suriname  Concacaf

Costa Rica 4-3 Suriname (16 Jun, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaCosta Rica 4-3 Suriname (16 Jun, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

The Next Petro State Suriname's Path to Oil Prosperity - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comThe Next Petro State Suriname's Path to Oil Prosperity  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Payback time: how Dutch players could power Suriname to the World Cup | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesPayback time: how Dutch players could power Suriname to the World Cup | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

El Salvador vs Suriname - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats - FotMobEl Salvador vs Suriname - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats  FotMob

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

Suriname and Panama kick off Final Round of World Cup Qualifiers - ConcacafSuriname and Panama kick off Final Round of World Cup Qualifiers  Concacaf

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

Historic night for Suriname in San Salvador - ConcacafHistoric night for Suriname in San Salvador  Concacaf

Wison lands work on FLNG destined for Petronas’ field off Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizWison lands work on FLNG destined for Petronas’ field off Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz

Despite Delays Suriname's Oil Boom is Fast Becoming a Reality - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comDespite Delays Suriname's Oil Boom is Fast Becoming a Reality  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Suriname elects first female President amid economic challenges - Tribune IndiaSuriname elects first female President amid economic challenges  Tribune India

‘A Fighter With An Unimaginable Passion’ – Regian Eersel Honored By Suriname President Jennifer Simons - ONE Championship‘A Fighter With An Unimaginable Passion’ – Regian Eersel Honored By Suriname President Jennifer Simons  ONE Championship

Empowerment beneficiary Suriname earns two zonal U23 silvers - FIVBEmpowerment beneficiary Suriname earns two zonal U23 silvers  FIVB

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

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Suriname - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Suriname  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Petronas expands Suriname footprint and picks Halliburton’s solutions for asset optimization - Offshore-Energy.bizPetronas expands Suriname footprint and picks Halliburton’s solutions for asset optimization  Offshore-Energy.biz

Suriname's National Assembly newly-elected chairman Ashwin Adhin takes oath in Sanskrit - ANI NewsSuriname's National Assembly newly-elected chairman Ashwin Adhin takes oath in Sanskrit  ANI News

Suriname parliament elects first female president - CNNSuriname parliament elects first female president  CNN

Petronas Expands Suriname Deepwater Footprint - energyintel.comPetronas Expands Suriname Deepwater Footprint  energyintel.com

Republic of Suriname - isdb.orgRepublic of Suriname  isdb.org

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

EU Ambassador accredited to Suriname - EEASEU Ambassador accredited to Suriname  EEAS

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

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

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

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

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

EU bans all carriers from Tanzania and Suriname - ch-aviationEU bans all carriers from Tanzania and Suriname  ch-aviation

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

Petronas to drill three exploration wells at Suriname offshore block, Staatsolie says - ReutersPetronas to drill three exploration wells at Suriname offshore block, Staatsolie says  Reuters

Staatsolie, Petronas sign production-sharing contract for deepwater block in Suriname - ReutersStaatsolie, Petronas sign production-sharing contract for deepwater block in Suriname  Reuters

Suriname elects country's first woman president amid economic crisis - France 24Suriname elects country's first woman president amid economic crisis  France 24

Shell books Stena drillship for Suriname campaign - Offshore-Energy.bizShell books Stena drillship for Suriname campaign  Offshore-Energy.biz

Dutch football has a secret team - The EconomistDutch football has a secret team  The Economist

The path to malaria elimination in Suriname - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)The path to malaria elimination in Suriname  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Mental Health Study - Final Report - UnicefMental Health Study - Final Report  Unicef

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

2024_UNODC _UNODC Raises Awareness on the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts for Nuclear Terrorism in Suriname - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime2024_UNODC _UNODC Raises Awareness on the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts for Nuclear Terrorism in Suriname  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Mexico v Suriname | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier - ICCMexico v Suriname | Match Highlights | T20 WC Sub Regional Americas Qualifier  ICC

Suriname ex-dictator and fugitive Desi Bouterse dead at 79 - The HinduSuriname ex-dictator and fugitive Desi Bouterse dead at 79  The Hindu

TotalEnergies expands its oil & gas footprint offshore Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizTotalEnergies expands its oil & gas footprint offshore Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz

Newmont to fire at least 10% of staff at Suriname's Merian mine - ReutersNewmont to fire at least 10% of staff at Suriname's Merian mine  Reuters

Cesar Montes stars as Mexico beat Suriname 2-0 to enter Gold Cup knockout round - The Economic TimesCesar Montes stars as Mexico beat Suriname 2-0 to enter Gold Cup knockout round  The Economic Times

EU updates airspace backlist, all airlines from Tanzania and Suriname added - AeroTimeEU updates airspace backlist, all airlines from Tanzania and Suriname added  AeroTime

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

Noble’s 2013-built rig picks up drilling gig offshore Suriname - Offshore-Energy.bizNoble’s 2013-built rig picks up drilling gig offshore Suriname  Offshore-Energy.biz

Malaria-free Suriname offers hope for Amazon neighbours - SciDev.NetMalaria-free Suriname offers hope for Amazon neighbours  SciDev.Net

World Environment Day 2025: Joint call to action against plastic pollution in Suriname - UNDPWorld Environment Day 2025: Joint call to action against plastic pollution in Suriname  UNDP

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

Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Geerlings-Simons of Suriname - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Geerlings-Simons of Suriname  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Suriname and the World Bank sign novel project to strengthen resilience against environmental shocks - Green Finance LACSuriname and the World Bank sign novel project to strengthen resilience against environmental shocks  Green Finance LAC

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

Suriname Chooses New President, Considers New Paths - North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA)Suriname Chooses New President, Considers New Paths  North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA)

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

'Every day I see land disappear': Suriname's battle to keep sea at bay - Phys.org'Every day I see land disappear': Suriname's battle to keep sea at bay  Phys.org

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

Exclusive: Petronas reveals details of planned three-well campaign offshore Suriname - Upstream OnlineExclusive: Petronas reveals details of planned three-well campaign offshore Suriname  Upstream Online

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

South Dakota Guard, Suriname Armed Forces Strengthen Partnership - army.milSouth Dakota Guard, Suriname Armed Forces Strengthen Partnership  army.mil

News Content Hub - Guyana and Suriname: the new offshore oil frontiers - rivieramm.comNews Content Hub - Guyana and Suriname: the new offshore oil frontiers  rivieramm.com

SBM to become first FPSO operator in Suriname with TotalEnergies' contract win - World OilSBM to become first FPSO operator in Suriname with TotalEnergies' contract win  World Oil