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Last reviewed: 04 July 2011

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Area: 163,265 sq km (63,037 sq miles)
Population: 491 989 (2011 est)
Capital City: Paramaribo (population: 180,000)
People: Surinamese. Ethnic groups include: Hindustani (East Indian) 27%, Mixed 19%, Creole 18%, Javanese 15%, Bush Negro (Maroons) 14.5%, Amerindians 3%, Chinese 2%, European 1%
Languages: Dutch (official), English, Sranan Tongo (Creole Language), Hindustani, and Javanese
Religions: Hindu, Muslim, Roman Catholic, Dutch Reformed, Moravian, Jewish, Baha'i
Currency: Currency: Suriname Guilder was replaced by the Surinamese dollar (SRD) in January 2004. Approximately  4.08 SRD to one UK pound (May 2010)
Major Political Parties: National Party of Suriname (NPS), Progressive Reform Party (VHP), Pertjaja Luhur, Suriname Workers Party (SPA), National Democratic Party (NDP)
Government: Constitutional Democracy
Head of State: His Excellency the President  Desire Delano BOUTERSE
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Winston LACKIN

Environment

The current environmental challenges facing Suriname include forest governance and sustainable forestry. Suriname also has substantial mining activity in the interior, including small scale mining, which can cause river pollution. The Government is currently working on a new land use management plan.

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Suriname

Address:

Alexander Gogelweg 2
The Hague
The Netherlands

Telephone:

(00) (31) 703650844

Fax:

(00) 31 703617445