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

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

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 top 2026 qualifying group overcoming El Salvador and a night of racist abuse to do so - Inside World FootballSuriname top 2026 qualifying group overcoming El Salvador and a night of racist abuse to do so  Inside World Football

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

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

Suriname stun El Salvador, allege racist chants in WC qualifying - France 24Suriname stun El Salvador, allege racist chants in WC qualifying  France 24

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

‘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

Shape the future with confidence - EYShape the future with confidence  EY

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

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

Suriname must listen to and act upon the concerns of people of African descent, say UN experts - ohchrSuriname must listen to and act upon the concerns of people of African descent, say UN experts  ohchr

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’s New President Seen Staying Course on Oil-Driven Boom - MintSuriname’s New President Seen Staying Course on Oil-Driven Boom  Mint

‘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 - Multicultural, Dutch Colony, Caribbean - BritannicaSuriname - Multicultural, Dutch Colony, Caribbean  Britannica

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP: BALKER SCORES FIRST SURINAME GOAL - Huddersfield Town FCINTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP: BALKER SCORES FIRST SURINAME GOAL  Huddersfield Town FC

Suriname inviting bids for open acreage - Offshore MagazineSuriname inviting bids for open acreage  Offshore Magazine

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

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

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

How to watch El Salvador vs Suriname match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers - World Soccer TalkHow to watch El Salvador vs Suriname match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers  World Soccer Talk

Suriname certified malaria-free - The LancetSuriname certified malaria-free  The Lancet

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

Stanley Menzo and Dion Malone on Suriname's World Cup dream - FIFAStanley Menzo and Dion Malone on Suriname's World Cup dream  FIFA

Gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Suriname from 1980 to 2030 - StatistaGross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Suriname from 1980 to 2030  Statista

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

Suriname and Panama deadlocked to open Final Round of World Cup Qualifiers - ConcacafSuriname and Panama deadlocked to open Final Round of World Cup Qualifiers  Concacaf

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

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

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

Suriname edges El Salvador 2-1, leads Group A in Central American World Cup qualifying - ABC NewsSuriname edges El Salvador 2-1, leads Group A in Central American World Cup qualifying  ABC News

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Where to watch El Salvador vs Suriname live in the USA: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers - BolavipWhere to watch El Salvador vs Suriname live in the USA: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers  Bolavip

Suriname Stun El Salvador, Allege Racist Chants In WC Qualifying - Barron'sSuriname Stun El Salvador, Allege Racist Chants In WC Qualifying  Barron's

How to watch El Salvador v Suriname: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats - bet365How to watch El Salvador v Suriname: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats  bet365

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

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

El Salvador vs Suriname: Lineups for Concacaf 2026 World Cup Qualifiers today, September 8 - BolavipEl Salvador vs Suriname: Lineups for Concacaf 2026 World Cup Qualifiers today, September 8  Bolavip

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

Suriname: Share of economic sectors in the gross domestic product (GDP) from 2013 to 2023 - StatistaSuriname: Share of economic sectors in the gross domestic product (GDP) from 2013 to 2023  Statista

3?????????? The Top 3: Suriname's surge, Duckens delight headline MD2 - Getting CONCACAFed3?????????? The Top 3: Suriname's surge, Duckens delight headline MD2  Getting CONCACAFed

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

Butterfly star Nesty sparks joy in tiny Suriname - Olympics.comButterfly star Nesty sparks joy in tiny Suriname  Olympics.com

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 - General DebateSuriname  General Debate

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

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

Hess Relinquishes Block 59 offshore Suriname after Failing to Find Partners - RigzoneHess Relinquishes Block 59 offshore Suriname after Failing to Find Partners  Rigzone

Highlights of Suriname (0-0) Panama en Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup - VAVEL.comHighlights of Suriname (0-0) Panama en Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup  VAVEL.com

Real Madrid Foundation holds clinic in Suriname - realmadrid.comReal Madrid Foundation holds clinic in Suriname  realmadrid.com

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

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

UNDP Suriname and Ministry of Land Policy & Forest Management commit to sustain partnership - UNDPUNDP Suriname and Ministry of Land Policy & Forest Management commit to sustain partnership  UNDP

Suriname edges El Salvador 2-1, leads Group A in Central American World Cup qualifying - MSNSuriname edges El Salvador 2-1, leads Group A in Central American World Cup qualifying  MSN

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

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

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

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

New call centre union established in Suriname with support from FNV - UNI Global UnionNew call centre union established in Suriname with support from FNV  UNI Global Union

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

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

Joint Statement on the EU-Suriname Partnership Dialogue - EEASJoint Statement on the EU-Suriname Partnership Dialogue  EEAS

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

Discover the Best Places to Visit in Suriname | 2024 Guide - AirtelDiscover the Best Places to Visit in Suriname | 2024 Guide  Airtel

Thousands line Suriname streets in homage to late dictator Bouterse - VOA - Voice of America English NewsThousands line Suriname streets in homage to late dictator Bouterse  VOA - Voice of America English News

Suriname’s parliament elects the country’s first female president amid economic turmoil - AP NewsSuriname’s parliament elects the country’s first female president amid economic turmoil  AP News

Suriname player raises $516 million to fund GranMorgu development - Upstream OnlineSuriname player raises $516 million to fund GranMorgu development  Upstream Online